I took the primary cover off today while I was tearing the bike down for a 95" build. I plan on putting an automatic tensioner in it. I was looking at the sprockets and the front and rear sprockets look different. The bike has 22k on it. Is the front supposed to look like this?





Here is a pic of the rear sprocket.

 

looks ok to me.... just what exactly are you concerned about?

 

Not too keen on the dent I see.
Outer edge looks a touch worn - possible misalignment with clutch basket.
Looks like some of the tensioner material has been worn into the teeth.
Overall though, looks pretty normal to me. Is is noisy??

 

Well, the bike has a few miles on it. I bought it in late spring and never got around to checking the tensioner. The chain had a bit of slack in it. I was worried that he front sprocket was worn? I haven't seen another to compair it to. I didnt know if the front was supposed to look like the rear sprocket with square edges on it.

 

I would not worry too much about it.
If you did not change your primary oil ever other engine oil change, the dirt that accumilates (clutch fibres, small metal filings from the starter pinion and clutch basket/ring gear) will have more time to get ground onto the the teeth etc and thats what the black marks could be.
Again, if everthing else looks pretty good, don't sweat it.

 

mine looks exactly the same, the pointier front sprocket teeth are normal and there is very little wear that I can see from the pics... put that sucker together and ride!!

the dent is factory... to keep the compensator springs from falling out during assembly at the factory

 

LOL, I didn't even notice the dent.

The top of the chain had about 3/4" play in it when I tore it apart. The bottom was slightly loose. Going to put the auto tensioner in it and forget it.

Opinions on the Hayden M6 tensioner?

 

Here's mine at 21k miles. Mine didn't have the indent from the chain like yours.