F3 Front Sprocket Inspection
Had a friend/customer loose his splines on his F3 Ltd at Spyder Adventures. We were able to verify by removing the plastic cover for the front sprocket. His did show the telltale rust around the front of the sprocket. I highly suggest that ryders periodically (ever month or so) pull that cover and look for the rust. Just looking under the byke is probably not good enough.
What happens, the splines on the sprocket start throwing metal shavings and they appear as red rust. By pulling that cover (2 min job) it should help you to catch it before it goes completely out and you are stranded.
My friend was very lucky and Blessed. Out of all the areas to ryde, many without cell phone reception, his grenaded (total part failure) right next to the Maggie Valley Inn at the stoplight!
You might not be so lucky!
I know this topic has been posted before, but to my knowledge no one has suggested pulling the inspection cover.
MY SPROCKET MAY BE TOAST!
After reading this thread I pulled the plastic cover over the front sprocket and discovered red rust!:yikes: I have an appt. with my dealer later in the week to have a ball joint replaced. Now I have this to worry about and my dealer is three hours away. I hope I can make it without my sprocket imploding! I have 23,400 miles on my ‘15 F3-S.
Roadster Renovations & jcthorne
Could rust on the sprocket mean normal wear and tear or would this be a sign of eventual failure? I’m curious if any F3 owners know for sure.