Cannot get sproket to seat on hub.

[87cody]

Just re-laced my 16" rear wheel and I cannot get the new sprocket (or even the old one) to seat all the way down on the plastic washers. There is a machined groove in the back of the sprocket and it looks as it if fits over the hub studs. I cannot get mine to fit over them, it leaves the washers loose and the hub not completely seated. Has anyone else had this issue? Any ideas on what to do?

 

[xschris]

Take some pics so we can see better.

 

[drewpy]

I think there should also be some yellow washers to go there too. did on mine

 

[xschris]

Should have plastic spacers sprocket then circlip. The spacers are still be able to move a little when you put it together, both of mine do. The sprocket should be able to touch the hub. Number 9 is all that should be between the sprocket and hub.

 

[87cody]

Yes, thats what is happening with mine. The plastic washers are still loose even with the sprocket tightened completely. I thought the sprocket should be tight against the washers. It doesnt seem to make any sense to have them there doing nothing at all.

 

[xschris]

Both of mine do this and have put 12k miles between them with no issues

 

[87cody]

Thanks for the replies guys, my build would never have happened without everyone's help on here. Im just gonna go with them being a little loose.