RE: [ST] Re: Front Sprockets....

["Rupert Galea" <rupert@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> I recently replaced my front sprocket and chain.  I asked for the
Triumph
> front sprocket with the "cush" drive.  My Dealer, which I trust
implicitly
> told me it was a waste of money to buy the Triumph part.  He said the
> sprocket is NOT a true cush drive, and that the plastic part is ONLY
there
> to cut down on noise to help the bikes pass the stringent tests they
must
> get thru (European requirements).  He said if it had any effect on
> vibration
> it would be very minimal.  I believe him.  He is a stand up guy,
honest
> guy.
>   He could have let me buy the more expensive part and made more
money,
> but
> instead he opted to do what was best for the customer.
> 
> STeve

Steve thanks for confirming what I believed to be the case. I did not
think there was any way that this could account for the extra vibration
I have been feeling. 

I think it may be time for a throttle body sync
Rupert



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