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Title: anything wrong with running a sprocket like this?
Post by: alaskun on November 16, 2015, 03:30:35 AM
I've never paid any attention to or used spline drive sprockets, but I assume having a spacer between the arm/sprocket shouldn't cause any problems?

(http://i.imgur.com/TL92xQJ.png)

it'll be a little different when I'm done, but I'm pretty sure I need to space it like this to keep the driveline straight.   anyone else done it?
Title: Re: anything wrong with running a sprocket like this?
Post by: dude... on November 16, 2015, 04:32:11 AM
shouldnt matter with spline drive, no
Title: Re: anything wrong with running a sprocket like this?
Post by: metalbmxer on November 16, 2015, 09:52:07 AM
Just make sure your chain line is good and that your cranks are evenly on the spindle and you are good! My buddy runs his like that btw
Title: Re: anything wrong with running a sprocket like this?
Post by: milhous on November 16, 2015, 02:11:58 PM
Most of my spline drive set-ups have a spacer between the arm and sprocket. Get the chainline dialed, then space the arm out enough to clear the chainstays.
Title: Re: anything wrong with running a sprocket like this?
Post by: alaskun on November 16, 2015, 04:52:39 PM
then space the arms out enough to clear the chainstays.
that's been my issue, getting it even on both sides. but I got some spacers yesterday and it should be good now 
Title: Re: anything wrong with running a sprocket like this?
Post by: montymitch on November 16, 2015, 08:11:19 PM
I like that it keeps the crank sprocket boss away from the sprocket. I've seen a few kids running spline drive sprockets with the boss just rubbing there.
Title: Re: anything wrong with running a sprocket like this?
Post by: weedbix on November 17, 2015, 12:33:03 AM
I was doing this with my Powerbites (+ headless bolt) recently, you'll be fine
Title: Re: anything wrong with running a sprocket like this?
Post by: G on November 23, 2015, 09:11:20 AM
Tiny bit more torsional stress on the axle but not a huge worry, be better to run the crank closer in if you can, but you gotta do what you gotta do to let the cranks clear the chainstays...

:)
G.