Hilliard Clutch Sprocket Wear?

[Clayon]

Anybody else have problems with a Hilliard clutch sprocket wearing out like this?


I thought maybe an alignment issue, but I checked the rear sprocket and the clutch sprocket alignment with a straight edge and it looked good. When you look at it the teeth do look evenly wore down.

Is this a common problem? Or is there another issue I am overlooking? I'm stumped myself.

 

[Azuslow]

How old is your chain?

 

[Clayon]

My chain is maybe 2 years old. Would a poor quality chain cause this?

 

[Azuslow]

Chain stretch would cause the teeth to ride on the rollers more in turn wearing out the teeth on your clutch faster. A quality chain properly maintained will last longer than a cheap chain never maintained :thumbsup:

 

[Clayon]

I'll have to check out the chain. I keep it lubricated regular but it is a cheap princess auto chain. Thanks for the help. :thumbsup:

 

[Azuslow]

I didn't mean to imply you didn't maintain your chain. And actually I said what I meant to say backwards. A cheap well maintained chain can outlast a poorly maintained quality chain.

But still just looking at the wear, I'd say its time for a new chain :thumbsup:

 

[Clayon]

Thanks again for the help, I was just looking at my chain and some of the rollers are sticking so that could be it.