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The washer is an essential feature of locking the sprocket in place. Surely you ankle (and the skin that surrounds it) is worth a few dollars.
Double OH BOY!Didn't catch that when I ordered a new one, unfortunately. I'll just use blue threadlock and double-check torque after two weeks of riding. If it's loosened at all, I'll see about tracking down the lock washer.
Take it from those of us who have seen this before. Lots of times before. You already got lucky with the sprocket, don't push it. The lock washer is seven bucks.Didn't catch that when I ordered a new one, unfortunately. I'll just use blue threadlock and double-check torque after two weeks of riding. If it's loosened at all, I'll see about tracking down the lock washer.
Use RED Loctite, at least..
There have been times when an engine block was destroyed when a chain came off documented here.
I wouldn't cut corners, you got lucky this time.
My S2 uses a slightly different (updated) type of nut, which I change ANYTIME the sprocket is removed.
I also RED Loctite it as well...
Perhaps that has something to do with how the last mechanic put me in this situation to begin with then, hehThe washer is an essential feature of locking the sprocket in place. Surely you ankle (and the skin that surrounds it) is worth a few dollars.
I learned a long time ago that there is a difference between a professional and a person with their name on a truck. The problem is that is is hard to tell one from the other at first.Perhaps that has something to do with how the last mechanic put me in this situation to begin with then, heh