anything wrong with running a sprocket like this?

[alaskun]

I've never paid any attention to or used spline drive sprockets, but I assume having a spacer between the arm/sprocket shouldn't cause any problems?



it'll be a little different when I'm done, but I'm pretty sure I need to space it like this to keep the driveline straight.   anyone else done it?

[dude...]

shouldnt matter with spline drive, no

[metalbmxer]

Just make sure your chain line is good and that your cranks are evenly on the spindle and you are good! My buddy runs his like that btw

[milhous]

Most of my spline drive set-ups have a spacer between the arm and sprocket. Get the chainline dialed, then space the arm out enough to clear the chainstays.

[alaskun]

then space the arms out enough to clear the chainstays.

that's been my issue, getting it even on both sides. but I got some spacers yesterday and it should be good now 

[montymitch]

I like that it keeps the crank sprocket boss away from the sprocket. I've seen a few kids running spline drive sprockets with the boss just rubbing there.

[weedbix]

I was doing this with my Powerbites (+ headless bolt) recently, you'll be fine

[G]

Tiny bit more torsional stress on the axle but not a huge worry, be better to run the crank closer in if you can, but you gotta do what you gotta do to let the cranks clear the chainstays...


G.