BGF Sprocket w/too many holes

Biker Mike · #1 10-12-2008, 07:27 PM

Any one ever get sprockets that look like this? I ordered 2 BGF 80cc kits and this is what the sprockets looked like when I opened the boxes. SAD! Should I try and use them?

misteright1_99 · #2 10-12-2008, 07:59 PM

Looks like they just took OLD 5 hole sprockets and drilled the extra holes to make them the NEW 9 hole sprockets.....Thats Sad!!!!!!!

Andyinchville1 · #3 10-12-2008, 08:32 PM

HI,

Have you tried to contact them to see if you can get them swapped out for "better" ones?....Structurally they should still be strong enough IF the holes line up BUT if it were me I'd probably ask for new/different ones.

Good luck on your build.

Andrew

tyrslider · #4 10-12-2008, 09:38 PM

I would echo A"ville1. That's BAD form! Your retailer probably doesn't know.

Biker Mike · #5 10-13-2008, 05:40 AM

I e-mailed them yesterday via e-bay mail and request replacements. As of this morning I have not received a response from them. I did check the sprockets and there are two distinct patterns drilled in them however I am afraid of the areas where two holes come together. It looks very weak in that area. i will update this post once boygofast replies to my e-bay request.

**Norman** · #6 10-13-2008, 04:57 PM

I have a couple like that from a different vendor it looks bad but works ok if you don't mind the extra holes.

Biker Mike · #7 10-13-2008, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norman

I have a couple like that from a different vendor it looks bad but works ok if you don't mind the extra holes.

I am just concerned about the area where two holes are drilled out together. May cause stress on the bolts. The chain and sprocket give enough trouble as is without adding this to the problem. If the dealer doesn't make good on them I will probably fill the excess holes with the welder and re-drill the needed ones. Just an idea. I hope they will replace them.

Biker Mike · #8 10-14-2008, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biker Mike

I e-mailed them yesterday via e-bay mail and request replacements. As of this morning I have not received a response from them. I did check the sprockets and there are two distinct patterns drilled in them however I am afraid of the areas where two holes come together. It looks very weak in that area. i will update this post once boygofast replies to my e-bay request.

Here is Ric's (boygofast) reply to my request for replacement sprockets.

thank u email us.
the holes on the sprocket are for 9hole and 6hole

thanks

Looks like I'll be welding on these before I install them or I'll be ordering new sprockets from another dealer. Oh well you live and learn.....

Goat Herder · #9 10-14-2008, 06:00 AM

Dude accuma mentadah don't wory be happy

raptor50 · #10 10-14-2008, 08:12 AM

biker mike
your sprockets will work fine . i have used them on may bike never had a problem with them.if you start welding on them you might run into more problem than the extra holes would.more than likely you will warp them trying to weld the holes shut.and probly throw the sprockets way out of balance.