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1st May 2007
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Chief Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Orygun City!
Posts: 478 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH883 Sportster/Buell Year: 1991 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH883 Hugger Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1993 Other Motorcycle Model: Honda XR200R Other Motorcycle Year: 1990
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Cracked sprocket cover - is this common?
The sprocket cover on my '91 is cracking around the footpeg mounting hole. It hasn't broken quite yet, which is good, 'cuz I really don't want my peg and brake pedal falling off while I'm riding...
Good news is that the dealer says a new one is still available, and it's only $61.00.
Is this a common problem? Parts man noted that it's been updated, as it's now a -91A part number. Hopefully it's an improved design.
Last concern is that I was planning on cutting a sprocket cover down for my hardtail project, and I'm wondering it that will weaken the cover further? Anybody have any input on this one?
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1st May 2007
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Land Speed Record
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Australia-Ipswich
Posts: 756 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH 1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 2001
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A friend of mine had the same problem, if you get it welded before it breaks off then it will be an easy repair.
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Originally Posted by myrl883
The sprocket cover on my '91 is cracking around the footpeg mounting hole. It hasn't broken quite yet, which is good, 'cuz I really don't want my peg and brake pedal falling off while I'm riding...
Good news is that the dealer says a new one is still available, and it's only $61.00.
Is this a common problem? Parts man noted that it's been updated, as it's now a -91A part number. Hopefully it's an improved design.
Last concern is that I was planning on cutting a sprocket cover down for my hardtail project, and I'm wondering it that will weaken the cover further? Anybody have any input on this one?
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1200 XLH, "D" shaped exhaust port, SE 497 cams, 9.5:1 CR, 1.850 inlet & 1.615 exhaust valve, 48 primary & 190 main jet, NOKK needle no shim. 84TQ & 81HP
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1st May 2007
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: West of Chicago, Illinois USA
Posts: 5,311 Sportster/Buell Model: Dead Hugger Sportster/Buell Year: 1988
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They crack there when you drop them on the right side or bash the right peg hard against something, and they also crack there if you don't have the stiffener installed behind the master cylinder. Other than that, they don't really break.
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1st May 2007
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Know It All
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: 64055
Posts: 154 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 2001 Other Motorcycle Model: FLHTCU Other Motorcycle Year: 2009
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I've broken two of them. So I'd say it can be pretty common.
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20th January 2011
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outside the box racing
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Phoenix, Az
Posts: 4,339 Sportster/Buell Model: Turbo 1350 XLSR Sportster/Buell Year: 99 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Turbo 1350 XLDS project Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2000 Other Motorcycle Model: 883->1330 dragster Other Motorcycle Year: 1991
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i inherited the same problem on a 99 1200 and it is an actual break of both the sprocket cover AND the brace. So I guess a hard drop is in the bikes history.
in my case, the peg can wiggle around but when pressure is placed it seems to seat itself in a stable position so I am not in a panic yet. i will fix it very soon.
my question: is the fix as simple as replacing the cover and brace?
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20th January 2011
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Senior Chief Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 984 Sportster/Buell Model: 1250 Sportster/Buell Year: 1995 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 1350 S+S Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1995 Other Motorcycle Model: Screaming Eagle Ultra Other Motorcycle Year: 2006
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Originally Posted by bitpusher
i inherited the same problem on a 99 1200 and it is an actual break of both the sprocket cover AND the brace. So I guess a hard drop is in the bikes history.
in my case, the peg can wiggle around but when pressure is placed it seems to seat itself in a stable position so I am not in a panic yet. i will fix it very soon.
my question: is the fix as simple as replacing the cover and brace?
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I would think so...
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21st January 2011
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Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,282 Sportster/Buell Model: xls roadster Sportster/Buell Year: 1982
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bitpusher
i inherited the same problem on a 99 1200 and it is an actual break of both the sprocket cover AND the brace. So I guess a hard drop is in the bikes history.
in my case, the peg can wiggle around but when pressure is placed it seems to seat itself in a stable position so I am not in a panic yet. i will fix it very soon.
my question: is the fix as simple as replacing the cover and brace?
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YES it is Nikki
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21st January 2011
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outside the box racing
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Phoenix, Az
Posts: 4,339 Sportster/Buell Model: Turbo 1350 XLSR Sportster/Buell Year: 99 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Turbo 1350 XLDS project Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2000 Other Motorcycle Model: 883->1330 dragster Other Motorcycle Year: 1991
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YES it is Nikki
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20th January 2011
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XL FORUM LIFE MEMBER
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 13,149 Sportster/Buell Model: XL50 0596 Black Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: E-Glide Other Motorcycle Year: 2003
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I was planning on cutting a sprocket cover down for my hardtail project, and I'm wondering it that will weaken the cover further? Anybody have any input on this one?
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Had the flair on mine black power coated:
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