[quote=Easy Rider]
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Originally Posted by "Water Warrior":2tbqkcld
The rubber gasket on the OEM sprocket is usually there to control noise
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I think it also functions as a "shock absorber" for the chain......along with the rubber parts behind the rear sprocket.[/quote:2tbqkcld]
Absolutely correct Easy. I failed to remember that part. My Vstrom (IIRC) did not have rubber on the front sprocket as OEM but the rear does of course have rubber shock absorbers in the hub. At 46,000 kms the rears were in fine shape and still snug in their beds which tells me I don't really abuse the drive train too much.