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I know this is subjective and like asking how long is a piece of string? But I would be interested to know how long the sprocket and rear tyre lasts. Perhaps you could annotate replies with driving style 'dingbat', 'Princess Di' 'like I stole it' etc.
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I changed the sprocket and the tyre after 11.000 km, I drive "normal", but at some times, something happens to my right foot, I don't know why ....
Achim
4 aircooled cylinders, 7 tires, not waterproof: my m3w Bluebelle (2013) and my 2CV Gundel (1990)
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7000 miles for the sprocket, still trying to wear out the rear tyre!!!
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4000 miles for the sprocket - reasonable driving... tyre still original at 4300 miles but it is fun to spin it sometimes to show off (childish yoof that I am)
Planning on changing the tyre at major services or while sprocket off anyway...
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Average 5000 miles(ish) per back tyre. Sprocket has done about 14500 miles.
Driven gently at all times...that's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
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4000 miles for the first sprocket and the second one is starting to show signs of entering the more rapid wear stage at 2000 miles. Now getting some alloy dust build up on the rear swing arm, the occasional squeak form the belt (it still looks like new)and the sprocket teeth have surface wear on them. The rear tyre is original, a Yokohama Blue Earth but will need changing sometime soon.
I would say I drive within the capabilities of the car and me but I like to "use the performance available".
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My sprocket was replaced under warranty at around 4000 miles , replacement looks a bit worn but ok around 14500 miles .
Back tyre was replaced at 7000 mile service , current one needs replacing soon .
Hugh
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First sprocket change at 2,350 miles under warranty
The second sprocket was fine but changed to a test steel sprocket at 3,500 miles. Now up to 4,200 miles.
Mainly normal (for a M3W) driving with a bit of track day stuff.
rear tyre still has plenty of tread - the fronts are about 50% worn and I'll be swapping to Blockley's as soon as it makes sense to do so.
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Just changed rear tyre at 5300 miles. Around 2 to 3mm tread left, but wanted a new one for Loton Park. Tyre warming does burn a bit of rubber!
Original sprocket is well worn and awaiting a steel one to test. The belt was very squeaky when I refitted the wheel, but a spray of Mr Sheen on the pulley made it all quiet, and it still is over 200 miles later
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