MakoShark2
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Yep... I'll second that... Where all the fellows of the Old Continent can check their VIN number?
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F3 Front Sprocket Inspection
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Yep... I'll second that... Where all the fellows of the Old Continent can check their VIN number?
Sarge707
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How many miles???
AY4B
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Its a 54 mile trip one way so double that. My wife warned me to call them to verify tat they were open on Presidents day and I forgot after started getting ready to make the trip in upper 30 degree temps. Ill drive it again tomorrow but may have to ride in some rain.
AY4B
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After seeing that the nut was not torqued and not even a thread lock. I saw that what I need to do in the future instead of checking for red dust, I need to check the torque about every 5-8k miles. If it has broken its lock, I need to remove it and add more thread lock and re torque. Ill ask Chad at Texas Adventure powersports if this is a better way to check than just waiting for visible red dust.
AY4B
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You may have been asking how many miles on my spyder. The answer to that is a little over 12000.
308gunner
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I discovered the red dust on my 2015 F-3 sport after 13,000 miles two weeks ago. I ordered the pulley sprocket, bolt, washer, off of cheap cycle parts.com...ordered the loc-tite spline grease from amazon. My mechanc installed it and torqued it at 92 ft. pounds...I also installed a new kumho rear tire...as a safety precaution im going to replace the pulley, bolt and washer every two years...and also inspect the pulley at every oil change (every 5000 miles). its not expensive to replace it..as long as you catch it before it fails. This is the best way to do it...my mechanic agreed.
jcthorne
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Sorry but that is not correct. Part number 705502134 is still current for all F3 2015 to 2019 and is the same part that was installed on my very early 2015 F3 (unit number 103). There is no upgraded sprocket nor is there any problem with the sprocket. Its the installation of the sprocket that is causing the issues.
PMK
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A local rider that required needing his front pulley replaced informed me that Can Am / BRP is not recommending Loctite in the TST and provided a copy of that info. Seems some have used Loctite, ours was lubed when assembled new and has no wear. Just sharing info, not saying what is correct or better.
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AY4B
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I am just relaying what they said. I asked him what improvements and he did not know. I just assume that the only improvement they could make was the type of steel but I dont know. I do trust this particular dealers service and Chad who does the work. I could have gone to my local dealer in Greenville but do not trust them. I had to arrange transportation from and to Richardson in some pretty nasty weather in the middle of rush hour in Dallas.
What I will do is go take a pic of the new part and post it to compare the numbers stamped on the outside.
AY4B
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I just went to remove the cover and you are right, it is the same part number. 705502131, but neither one had your number of 705502134
PMK
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You mentioned and posted you ordered Loctite, now you say you used moly lube that BRP recommends, pretty certain the BRP stuff is not moly lube. As longas you are happy, all the best with it.
PMK
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Well, the bolt will not backoff or fall out...
FWIW, most timeswhen using Loctite products with a high strength rating, you must use a lot of heat to soften the bond. I would believe 648 on threads is a very strong bond and myself would be cautious when removing that bolt, fearing it will snap off inside the shaft, but maybe not.
PMK
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The BRP recommended stuff apears Zinc based, not moly based.
https://www.norelem.com/xs_db/DOKUMENT_DB/www/NORELEM/Sicherheitsdatenblaetter/97901-060_Si_EN.pdf
AY4B
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Yes I did tell him before to just use regular blue on the bolt. I commented when he said he used 648 that it will be hard to get off, he said he can get it off. Im just hoping that with the 648, the bolt will not back off like the first one did. Im thinking that as long as it keeps its torque, it will hold with the 648 on both. The description on the 648 also says it prevents rust.
What ill do is make a note on the owners manual of the sprocket falure, the mileage and that 648 was used on both the bolt and sprocket. Use heat to remove.
If there is a next time, I'm thinking they will have to replace the shaft also.
308gunner
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That's what I used on the splines. loc-tite makes a similar spline moly grease item to that(loc-tite part# 51048) ...and that's what I used..the bolt is pre-treated with loctite already on it...just torque it down to spec...ask jcthorne..he uses that grease in his shop for sprocket replacements.
jcthorne
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The part number I gave is the replacement part number from the order system in a retail box. The part number stamped on the pulley is the assembly part number shipped in bulk to the factory. If you look up the part in the BRP parts system, you will get the part number I gave you above.
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