Just changed my front sprocket, and was surprised to see that there was no lock washer as shown in the manual. Searched this forum for "Front sprocket lock washer" and found this thread which is the perfect explanation. There is no lock washer!
I had no idea I should bend the nut into the...
This thread here is discussing a similar issue, a painted fuel tank and now the bike won't run for more than a few seconds. TownsendsFJR1300 has actually suggested in there that it might be a 'painted ground' which I don't know exactly what is, but I suspect it is when you paint over a grounding...