Chains and sprockets

[GK]

Hi Kyle,

Just heading off to bed now (after a few hours nap on the couch) and saw a text from my bro that you'd posted. Sorry I only got to it reply to it now.

Where are you located? How much?

Cheers,

GK

[kyle]

Hi Kyle,

Just heading off to bed now (after a few hours nap on the couch) and saw a text from my bro that you'd posted. Sorry I only got to it reply to it now.

Where are you located? How much?

Cheers,

GK

Bought it here: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251034114483?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_4487wt_1163
Due here in a couple of days!

Just checked my order, Paid $28.50 pounds for it. Would just be happy to get my money back I think

[GK]

Just checked the link, and the sprocket listing doesn't mention it being compatible for a 900.

What bike have you got Kyle?

GK

[kyle]

02 620 mate

[GK]

Interesting! Ducati City didn't currently have any 14t stock, saying that the computer lists the part as "no longer available".

Sourced an aftermarket item for $50 from Metro Motorcycles.

All good!

GK

[GK]

Well all's not good!

Sprocket was the wrong pitch, but also the wrong offset. It'll be returned tomorrow.

We could have got another sprocket, this time for a Monster 400, but it'll still need to be shimmed up, as it's the wrong thickness. We could have gone this route, but the sprocket itself was $20 dearer than the first, and we were going to need another 3 fixing plates at about $9 each.

Brad Black gave me the AFAM code for the sprocket I need, so I called the AFAM distributor (Ron Angel Wholesale), who said they don't bring the 14t into the country much.

It seems that the 14t on the 2000-2001 models, that have the adjustable rear ride height on the whishbone, may chew out the swingarm if the rear height is jacked. Perhaps that's why they're not listed in the Ducati system anymore.

My ride height is stock, so the 14t won't be an issue.

So back to the sprocket search: Now having the code, I called Neil at City Ducati who is going to call AFAM  tomorrow to see if he can get me one shipped in.

The RRP as told by the lady at Ron Angel is $59.

If Neil can't get me one, I'll probably take the 400 sprocket and get it machined somewhere so I don't have to use the shims. I could also just go the shimming option, but I'd much rather have the sprocket fitting up you beaut!

I'll keep you posted.

GK

[GK]

Update!

Neil from Ducati City had success today. He's ordered the sprocket, so all I've got to do now is wait, a number of weeks until he calls to say it's in!

GK

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