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I noticed a crunching noise coming from my Mirage drive and figured I needed to take it apart and lube it up. As it turns out, the stainless steel sprocket assembly had broken just behind the sprocket. There was no other indication that anything was amiss besides the crunching noise, so the drive is actually still usable, which is pretty impressive.

Can I get a new replacement steel sprocket (part 81130001, I think), or do I have to swap out the steel sprockets for the plastic ones?

If I need to change to the plastic sprockets, do I need to replace the chain assemblies?

Thanks in advance,

Bill

Author:	Ictalurus [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:00 pm ]
Post subject:	Repairing a broken stainless steel sprocket?
I noticed a crunching noise coming from my Mirage drive and figured I needed to take it apart and lube it up. As it turns out, the stainless steel sprocket assembly had broken just behind the sprocket. There was no other indication that anything was amiss besides the crunching noise, so the drive is actually still usable, which is pretty impressive. Can I get a new replacement steel sprocket (part 81130001, I think), or do I have to swap out the steel sprockets for the plastic ones? If I need to change to the plastic sprockets, do I need to replace the chain assemblies? Thanks in advance, Bill

Author:	mmiller [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:48 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Repairing a broken stainless steel sprocket?
Stainless sprockets are still offered. They are in stock.

Author:	Yakaholic [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:29 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Repairing a broken stainless steel sprocket?
Ictalurus wrote: I noticed a crunching noise coming from my Mirage drive and figured I needed to take it apart and lube it up. As it turns out, the stainless steel sprocket assembly had broken just behind the sprocket. There was no other indication that anything was amiss besides the crunching noise, so the drive is actually still usable, which is pretty impressive. Can I get a new replacement steel sprocket (part 81130001, I think), or do I have to swap out the steel sprockets for the plastic ones? If I need to change to the plastic sprockets, do I need to replace the chain assemblies? Thanks in advance, Bill Bill Don't forget that with each SS Sprocket you need 2 bushings(81340001). In fact you might consider replacing both sprockets and the 4 bushings and have the 1 used/good sprocket as a spare. I have converted a SS Sprocket setup to the V2 plastic sprockets but you need to buy new screw in masts and the new sprocket guards. Plastic sprockets have no bushings.

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