F3 Front Sprocket Inspection

**Madmartigan** · 03-07-2018, 10:12 AM

Definitely check out the belt. I'm sure others here will have the same issue. As for BRP they know there is a problem with the sprockets. BRP authorized the repair no questions asked. I'm sure as this continues to happen more and more they will have to change the metal that the sprockets are made of and have a massive recall. This is a safety issue. Imagine if you are making a left at an intersection and as you start to accelerate the sprocket goes. You are stuck in the middle of the intersection and are now a sitting duck for the oncoming traffic. That could be deadly.

**Roadster Renovations** · 03-07-2018, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by Madmartigan

Definitely check out the belt. I'm sure others here will have the same issue. As for BRP they know there is a problem with the sprockets. BRP authorized the repair no questions asked. I'm sure as this continues to happen more and more they will have to change the metal that the sprockets are made of and have a massive recall. This is a safety issue. Imagine if you are making a left at an intersection and as you start to accelerate the sprocket goes. You are stuck in the middle of the intersection and are now a sitting duck for the oncoming traffic. That could be deadly.

That is exactly how this thread started last year in Maggie Valley. Ryder was stopped at a light on a 4 lane road and started to take off and the sprocket grenaded. He is extremely lucky he wasn't run down.

**Freddy** · 03-07-2018, 07:19 PM

Call me a sceptic (or anything else you like) but this will not eventuate in a recall - a Service Bulletin maybe, but it's too trivial in BRP's scheme of things to do THAT.

**hill27** · 03-08-2018, 02:48 AM

I WAS ON A TRIP WITH FRIEND, SPYDER WINTER RIDE-IN TOMBSTONE AZ. JAN 2018 FRONT PULLEY FAIL I WAS 15 MILE FROM A DEALER HAD 18500 MILE AT TIME OF FAILLYER.

**papanorm** · 03-08-2018, 05:53 AM

Has this been reported to NHSTA? Too many failures listed, how many does it take for a recall?

**Tazzel** · 03-08-2018, 10:18 AM

I just had my 3k service on my 2017 F3T. Told the mechanic I wanted it checked out. He took a picture and no rust. I live in Colorado, a very dry state. May have something to do with it.

**Machinegunner** · 03-08-2018, 11:04 AM

What would be the downside of leaving the inspection cover off? You could look at the sprocket before every ride.

**jcthorne** · 03-08-2018, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Machinegunner

What would be the downside of leaving the inspection cover off? You could look at the sprocket before every ride.

Not much but do not wear shoes with laces....

**Roadster Renovations** · 03-08-2018, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by jcthorne

Not much but do not wear shoes with laces....

Very good point! And if you happened to shift the toe of the boot into the rear of the sprocket!! Think I'll keep mine on.

That could get ugly really, really quick!!

**eddieshep999** · 03-08-2018, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by Roadster Renovations

Very good point! And if you happened to shift the toe of the boot into the rear of the sprocket!! Think I'll keep mine on.

That could get ugly really, really quick!!

Knowing you Doc as I do, I reckon you could either make a transparent cover as a replacement for the OEM cover or somehow make an inspection window in the existing cover to make it easier for riders to do an inspection from time to time

**EricP** · 03-08-2018, 02:44 PM

Couldn't one just use some sort of endoscope to snake in and look (and save the work of removing the cover)?
Something like this could do the trick: http://a.co/iTndUjz

**Roadster Renovations** · 03-08-2018, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by eddieshep999

Knowing you Doc as I do you, I reckon you could either make a transparent cover as a replacement for the OEM cover or somehow make an inspection window in the existing cover to make it easier for riders to do an inspection from time to time

In the works..........

Oppsss, well now that cat is out......that's OK we'll still beat 'em on price!

**jcthorne** · 03-08-2018, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by EricP

Couldn't one just use some sort of endoscope to snake in and look (and save the work of removing the cover)?
Something like this could do the trick: http://a.co/iTndUjz

We do. When bikes are in for oil changes we do the sprocket inspection from below and rear of the drive sprocket. We are under the bike anyway when its on the lift. You can see enough of the pulley face to determine if there is red dust by lighting up the pulley with a flash light and looking from the rear.

**Capt. Bob** · 03-08-2018, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by EricP

Couldn't one just use some sort of endoscope to snake in and look (and save the work of removing the cover)?
Something like this could do the trick: http://a.co/iTndUjz

I ain't using no endoscope. Those are the tools of proctologists to check your endo

**EricP** · 03-09-2018, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Capt. Bob

I ain't using no endoscope. Those are the tools of proctologists to check your endo

**Sarge707** · 03-11-2018, 08:23 PM

It takes a Minute or two to take the 3 Screws off the cover and look? That way you get the Full Picture.

**Machinegunner** · 03-26-2018, 09:04 AM

I removed the sprocket cover. Then removed the insulation piece behind it. Drilled a 1/2 inch hole in the cover and installed faucet hole cover. Now I can check the sprocket in just seconds. Doesn't look wrong on the bike either. Don't even notice the change.

**ofdave** · 03-26-2018, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by Machinegunner

I removed the sprocket cover. Then removed the insulation piece behind it. Drilled a 1/2 inch hole in the cover and installed faucet hole cover. Now I can check the sprocket in just seconds. Doesn't look wrong on the bike either. Don't even notice the change.

good idea and sounds easy enough
do you notice an increase in noise with the insulation piece removed?

**Black Pig** · 03-27-2018, 03:05 AM

Originally Posted by Machinegunner

I removed the sprocket cover. Then removed the insulation piece behind it. Drilled a 1/2 inch hole in the cover and installed faucet hole cover. Now I can check the sprocket in just seconds. Doesn't look wrong on the bike either. Don't even notice the change.

Pictures?

**Machinegunner** · 03-27-2018, 09:58 AM

I knew some one would ask for pictures. I didn't take any, but simple to visualize. Just take the faucet hole cover and locate a smooth spot on the cover and drill with a hole saw. Only cost about $3 for the hole cover. Haven't ridden it yet, hasn't rained enough to wash the salt off yet.

**Black Pig** · 03-27-2018, 10:24 AM

Trouble is, I don't know what a faucet hole cover looks like..

**Machinegunner** · 03-27-2018, 10:37 AM

Buy one at a plumbing shop or home improvement store. They are used to cover a hole for the spray hose in a sink if it is not used. They are held in with little fingers on their back. Go in and come out easily.

**ofdave** · 03-27-2018, 11:31 AM

here's a link to one at Home Depot
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Elkay-Ki...125R/202266945

still wondering If there is a noticeable noise increase after removal of the insulation piece.

**Black Pig** · 03-28-2018, 03:14 AM

Originally Posted by ofdave

here's a link to one at Home Depot
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Elkay-Ki...125R/202266945

still wondering If there is a noticeable noise increase after removal of the insulation piece.

Aha! I'll see if we can get such a thing over here. Thanks guys.

**Roadster Renovations** · 03-28-2018, 06:17 AM

Sounds like you are on to something. It will be interesting how it works over time with the vibration from the byke and the road.

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