Sprocket cover off..again

[threepot]

During the last few rides,I've noticed a strange 'rubbing' noise from the chain? So,with an oil change due,and crap weather,decided to investigate. After removal of the sprocket cover,revealed 2 pieces of plastic pipe from my chain oiler,which had been dragged under the sprocket! Not used the oiler for a while(stopped working)so hadn't noticed pipe was missing. But what's surprising is how quickly muck and crud can build up there! I'd only cleaned it out about 18months ago?! I ride a lot on B and mountain roads,and occasionaly the odd track,so maybe thats the reason?
I'm also going to try a 19t sprocket,and fitted a new clutch pushrod seal.

[thebiglad]

During the last few rides,I've noticed a strange 'rubbing' noise from the chain? So,with an oil change due,and crap weather,decided to investigate. After removal of the sprocket cover,revealed 2 pieces of plastic pipe from my chain oiler,which had been dragged under the sprocket! Not used the oiler for a while(stopped working)so hadn't noticed pipe was missing. But what's surprising is how quickly muck and crud can build up there! I'd only cleaned it out about 18months ago?! I ride a lot on B and mountain roads,and occasionaly the odd track,so maybe thats the reason?
I'm also going to try a 19t sprocket,and fitted a new clutch pushrod seal.

Hi Threepot, you'll get that level of crud in a matter of months if you use chain wax. I just bought my road queen about 5 weeks ago and when she started making funny noises I whipped off the cover to find grey grinding paste type sludge equivalent to the size of maybe a tennis ball in total. YUK !!!! As it's so easy to do I plan to clean this cover REGULARLY;

In other news - I recently fitted a 19T to my 2006 Tiger 955i and I find it a significant improvement with no downsides.

[Chris Canning]

As someone who strips his bike to clean it as opposed to bucket and water I'm a great fan of chain wax Wurth dry lube and I get very little build up.

Re the 19t sprocket the motor will be very flat without the Airbox mod.

[thebiglad]

As someone who strips his bike to clean it as opposed to bucket and water I'm a great fan of chain wax Wurth dry lube and I get very little build up.

Re the 19t sprocket the motor will be very flat without the Airbox mod.

Well mine doesn't feel flat at all with the 19T - maybe the previous owner did the airbox mod or just maybe our expectations are different.

On a more general point you do seem to be jumping all over my posts Chris. I know I'm new to this forum and my Tiger but I'm not new to bikes or spannering. It doesn't seem to be a very friendly or welcoming attitude.

[Sin_Tiger]

Simmer down chaps  just coincidence that you're both active while it's quiet. Time for a brew 

Anyway you're on my patch and we're talking Steamers which are mucky beasts. 

[iansoady]

Hi Dave.

It's much more polite than  Landyzone!!

[Chris Canning]

Well mine doesn't feel flat at all with the 19T - maybe the previous owner did the airbox mod or just maybe our expectations are different.

On a more general point you do seem to be jumping all over my posts Chris. I know I'm new to this forum and my Tiger but I'm not new to bikes or spannering. It doesn't seem to be a very friendly or welcoming attitude.

And from my point of view your a newbie who turned up trying to re-event the wheel when it comes to the Tiger,it's a friendly forum I'd try seeing if the door is unlocked instead of just trying to smash it down.

My concession was not picking you up on the shock spring!!! It's alright changing springs assuming the compression/rebound can handle it which it can't even handle the stocker but really is another thread do a search on me and Ohlins or Timbox and or Spud their are loads of folks on here been there done that it's all on the search button.

[thebiglad]

Hi Dave.

It's much more polite than  Landyzone!!

Hi Ian, I think I'll reserve judgement for the mo'.

[Nick Calne]

Hey Threepot

Have you checked your chainguard too. There is always a good pound of Wiltshire's finest crap in mine even after a short ride.

I need a new chain sprockets oil change etc rubbing blocks etc. so I'll see if I can beat you for absolute weight of sh1te accumulated in a couple of weeks.

N.

[threepot]

Well,I've done a few hundred miles since fitting the 19t,and I'm happy with the difference it's made. I ride a mix of road types,mountain,B and A roads. No noticeable difference from stationary,but I've noticed the 'pull' from the engine isn't quite as 'crisp' from low revs negotiating say ,a slow uphill road ,or tight bend?. But a change of gear down compensates. But the difference it makes higher up in the revs,and at higher road speed,makes it a worthwhile 'mod' I think! The bike pulls much stronger,and longer in the higher gears. And more 'relaxed' cruising. If you do most of your riding on
Main or A roads,give it a try.  No difference to chain length either.

[threepot]

Hi Threepot, you'll get that level of crud in a matter of months if you use chain wax. I just bought my road queen about 5 weeks ago and when she started making funny noises I whipped off the cover to find grey grinding paste type sludge equivalent to the size of maybe a tennis ball in total. YUK !!!! As it's so easy to do I plan to clean this cover REGULARLY;

In other news - I recently fitted a 19T to my 2006 Tiger 955i and I find it a significant improvement with no downsides.

Hi. It's a few hour job on the steamer. You need to remove the sidestand bracket to remove the gear selector,and cover. But think it should be part of 'general maintenance'? I  did it less than 2yrs ago,and was surprised how much had built up there,and the sprocket had started to wear.

[fishnbiker]

While you're at it, why not do the "Sprocketectomy" conversion? Cutting the sprocket cover free from the oil reservoir section. This allows access without all the fussing. I regularly change from 19 tooth to 17 tooth in 15 minutes this way, depending on where I'm riding. Photos  & more info to follow tomorrow.

This idea seems to be first introduced by Mustang, a longtime contributor here. His info at:

http://www.tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/topic,5024.msg31574.html#msg31574 (http://www.tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/topic,5024.msg31574.html#msg31574)

My version included a little more fabricating & welding. Also includes a dipstick. I can provide guidance if anyone interested ...