Well, I finally got around to taking my wheel, sprockets, chain, and swing arm off tonight, and got some good pictures of how bad they were. A number of causes were discussed in the previous thread, and it looks like misalignment may have had a significant role.
Rear sprocket:
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/rear_sprocket_closeup.jpg)
Front sprocket:
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/front_sprocket_closeup.jpg)
The rear sprocket was worn more on one side than the other. Metal on one side had folded over more and the corner on that side was worn down more:
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/asymmetrical_sprocket_wear_1.jpg)
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/asymmetrical_sprocket_wear_2.jpg)
By comparison, the other side of the sprocket was relatively square:
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/asymmetrical_sprocket_wear_3.jpg)
In addition, the o-rings on the chain were missing and damaged on one side of the chain, whereas the other side of the chain's o-rings were intact. Some rollers are damaged and missing as well:
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/o_ring_chain_damage_1.jpg)
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/o_ring_chain_damage_2.jpg)
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/o_ring_chain_damage_3.jpg)
Closeup of a couple damaged o-rings:
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/damaged_o_rings_closeup.jpg)
So... gonna spend extra time aligning the rear wheel!
Rear sprocket:
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/rear_sprocket_closeup.jpg)
Front sprocket:
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/front_sprocket_closeup.jpg)
The rear sprocket was worn more on one side than the other. Metal on one side had folded over more and the corner on that side was worn down more:
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/asymmetrical_sprocket_wear_1.jpg)
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/asymmetrical_sprocket_wear_2.jpg)
By comparison, the other side of the sprocket was relatively square:
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/asymmetrical_sprocket_wear_3.jpg)
In addition, the o-rings on the chain were missing and damaged on one side of the chain, whereas the other side of the chain's o-rings were intact. Some rollers are damaged and missing as well:
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/o_ring_chain_damage_1.jpg)
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/o_ring_chain_damage_2.jpg)
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/o_ring_chain_damage_3.jpg)
Closeup of a couple damaged o-rings:
![](http://www.blinkenbyte.org/motorcycles/gsx600f/sprocket_chain_worn_2009.09/damaged_o_rings_closeup.jpg)
So... gonna spend extra time aligning the rear wheel!
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