front chain sprocket...which way does it go?

Hello, I am putting a new chain on sprocket on my 1982 xj550 maxim. I did the back sprocket and was doing the front sprocket when I noticed on the new one that there is a spacer part or hump on the one side of the front sprocket. Does this spacer part or hump go on the inside towards the bike as I put it on or towards the outside away from the bike? These was nothing in the manual for that. Thanks

 

smooth side out

 

yay! 50 % chance I would get that right and i did...lol. I didnt remember seeing the hump when I pulled it off. Thanks XJ. hey another thing. The new chain I bought is like 2 feet longer than the old one. So I just measure using the old one and use a grinder to cut down the new one to the same size? bad writing as I am using gloves...lol

 

count the links then cut/grind the head off of the pin and drive it out

 

nice. thanks man you are awesome!!!

 

I'm about to do the same on my 550. Almost all the replacement chains need a chain tool to flare the new connecting link. I have read mostly bad reviews on the cheaper chain tool kits. I'd rather not spend a lot of money on a tool that I might only ever use 1 or twice the rest of my life. Any suggestions? I can get the old chain off as it has a master link. It sounds like the chain breaker is the weakest link of the cheaper tools?

 

buy the proper leangth chain 530/120 links

even the oring chains are cheap now and come with clip style master links get those chains.

I have a post from several years ago debating the value of purchasing o ring chains verses standard heavy duty chains.
the cost of the tool and at the time cost of the o ring chain was equal to replacing sprockets and chsins using the non oring style 3 times .

 

xj4ever rents the chain tool if you want to use riveted chain
HCP9203 Aftermarket camshaft or drive CHAIN BREAKER AND RIVETER TOOL SET, comes with a complete set of 3 different size tips, press plates, all contained within a durable plastic case. A professional quality tool designed for shop use.

 

Got the new sprockets on and chain and going for a test drive. Thanks again XJ !