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Finally found the crash damage! Rear sprocket.

Cosmokenney

Cosmokenney

Husqvarna
Pro Class
After taking a hard fall in a rock garden, I was wondering how my bike came out without a scratch. It wasn't until I washed it today that I found out why. The rear sprocket took the entire hit. It's bent and the chain snaps (loudly) as I rotate the wheel.

It's a renthal aluminum. I've got a trip to Nevada starting on Thursday night. No time to find a replacement 52 on line and have it shipped.

Can I bend it back? Or should I put the stock 51 back on?
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We might be able to overnight one to you, have tons of sprockets in stock. Eventually, I would get a DirtTricks Ironman sprocket. It can take hits like that and will not break.
 
Cosmokenney said:
After taking a hard fall in a rock garden, I was wondering how my bike came out without a scratch. It wasn't until I washed it today that I found out why. The rear sprocket took the entire hit. It's bent and the chain snaps (loudly) as I rotate the wheel.

It's a renthal aluminum. I've got a trip to Nevada starting on Thursday night. No time to find a replacement 52 on line and have it shipped.

Can I bend it back? Or should I put the stock 51 back on?
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Can you bend it back? Not sure but if it was mine, I'd try unless it is impossible to get straight again ... But also purchase a new one. Myself, I don't buy the ALUM ones any more due the steel or hybrid ones lasting so much longer ... I tried a 51T once instead of a 50T ... I could not tell the difference when riding really...

I slow down in the gnarlier rock places here that can damage the bike... same as the deeper water stuff ... I just avoid these places and try to eliminate self-inflected wounds as much as possible. Not enough time left to be sitting when I should be riding ...
 
Ray, I can't help myself. The 511 is so much fun with the pcv, I just can't stay off the throttle. I can see now that I need to send it to ZTR to get the suspension revalved. I put new springs in, but the front wheel keeps squirting out from under me.
 
This is so frustrating. I have a so-called Husky dealer and a KTM/Husky dealer within 15 minutes drive. No one in town has these in stock. :thumbsdown:
 
Pull it off, place it on some hardwood & carefully tap the bent area straight with a plastic hammer (or regular hammer & block of wood).
Inspect for any signs of cracking, refit it & order the new one.
Personally, I'd ride on it if it meant not missing a ride.
 
Tinken said:
We might be able to overnight one to you, have tons of sprockets in stock. Eventually, I would get a DirtTricks Ironman sprocket. It can take hits like that and will not break.
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what is the price for one of them, say 50t? I mean dirttricks Ironman?
 
I would replace the sprocket AND CHAIN if it was run at anytime at all like that.

I have some nice pictures of a friend in your situation that tried the save a few pennies route.

Lets say broken chain, lots of missing skin allover his body and a few broken ribs.

Drivetrain, brakes, and tires. Do not f%# around.
 
huskylove said:
I would replace the sprocket AND CHAIN if it was run at anytime at all like that.

I have some nice pictures of a friend in your situation that tried the save a few pennies route.

Lets say broken chain, lots of missing skin allover his body and a few broken ribs.

Drivetrain, brakes, and tires. Do not f%# around.
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What are the specs on our chains? 520 something or other? Who makes a decent/affordable chain?
 
Any of the big name brands, RK, EK or DID are what I use. Clip type link with sillicone over it, or rivet by using a c clamp and ball bearing.

Up to you. I am super super super particular about drivetrain and brakes. Never had an issue but it could easily be a problem.

I just know way too many guys that run worn out sloppy loose chains or bald tires or ebay brake pads. I cant do it :\
 
huskylove said:
Any of the big name brands, RK, EK or DID are what I use. Clip type link with sillicone over it, or rivet by using a c clamp and ball bearing.

Up to you. I am super super super particular about drivetrain and brakes. Never had an issue but it could easily be a problem.

I just know way too many guys that run worn out sloppy loose chains or bald tires or ebay brake pads. I cant do it :\
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Is this what I want, or can I get away with the 114 link?: http://www.amazon.com/DID-520VT2-12...d=1412289576&sr=8-4&keywords=d.i.d.+x-ring+vt
 
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