F3 Front Sprocket Inspection

[JKMSPYDER]

Well ain’t that a b***h! I hope my dealer and BRP will work with me on this. I don’t want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere. I guess if they won’t then it will be on my dime.😱

[Roadster Renovations]

Well ain’t that a b***h! I hope my dealer and BRP will work with me on this. I don’t want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere. I guess if they won’t then it will be on my dime.😱

2015+2016 had the different (softer) setup. They revised the number in 2017. I am assuming the pulley was made harder. Different part number.

[acpd22]

Just went and checked mine (2016 F3 Limited) and everything appeared normal. No signs of rust, just some road grime.

[Roadster Renovations]

Just went and checked mine (2016 F3 Limited) and everything appeared normal. No signs of rust, just some road grime.

Just out of curiosity, how many miles?

[SPYD3R]

Does anyone know the two different Part Numbers of the old & new sprocket...? and which is which....? and where is that number located....?
Dan P
SPYD3R

[Chupaca]

If you are inspecting them...and are there anyway....check to make sure they are still at the torque repquiered for your model. What will make them start to go is the slop as they loosen and as you downshift and throttle up they hammer at the splines. You have less control on the semi-automatics so they hammer harder. It will not be loose to the touch but a few pounds off will do it....

[Roadster Renovations]

If you are inspecting them...and are there anyway....check to make sure they are still at the torque repquiered for your model. What will make them start to go is the slop as they loosen and as you downshift and throttle up they hammer at the splines. You have less control on the semi-automatics so they hammer harder. It will not be loose to the touch but a few pounds off will do it....

Gene, what about Loctite? I guess if it's already broken the seal, should be reapplied? Or not?

[Chupaca]

Gene, what about Loctite? I guess if it's already broken the seal, should be reapplied? Or not?

You could go all the way and remove the bolt and apply locktite once again but to those who are going to the dealer far aways a re-torque will hold you. I ran mine for a week and all was good till my parts came in. I would say if the torque is off and you are not taking it in. Like Doc said re apply locktite and torque her down.,, good catch Doc...

[Roadster Renovations]

Does anyone know the two different Part Numbers of the old & new sprocket...? and which is which....? and where is that number located....?
Dan P
SPYD3R

Dan, since no one had answered your question I had a few minutes this morning and I pulled some data from Cheap Cycle Parts (good resource). Evidently, there was not a part number change from 15 & 16 to 17. Same number shows up. 705502134. I was surprised at the cost ($105.00) and the bolt was $9.99 705502292. Since it is the same part number I may carry a couple to events with bolts and loctite. Since the deductible is $50, that is not much considering getting stranded somewhere, the tow bill to the shop, then the waiting time for them to get parts and get to it. This is very possible. Have to figure out what would be needed: jack, impact, torque wrench, etc. etc. It would be tough to do on the side of the road without a trailer to carry the jack, etc., but it certainly could be done at an event we would be vending.

If I would be dragging the trailer I would carry supplies to do this on the road.

[JKMSPYDER]

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.