Rear wheel gap

[2wheels4me]

Just put some new shoes on the bike. Not sure if I missed something when I reassembled but is the gap pictured supposed to be there or should it sit flush. Don’t wanna take it all back off to inspect for no reason. Thanks in advance.

 

[MrNCRider]

Mine has the same gap.

 

[670cc]

The same gap is seen on my NC700X. I suppose the gap is there so the sprocket carrier can move independently of the wheel casting, against the cush drive rubber dampers.

 

[2wheels4me]

Thanks for confirming. Makes sense with how dirty it gets in there and it’s function. Just looks and seems unsettling

 

[Deleted member 1183]

I also checked out a current NC750X today and saw the same gap.