Best way to remove countershaft sprocket?
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I have an old 1" wide wood chisel that I've been using on those CS washers since the late 70's. Thin at tip to wiggle or tap in and fold or pry it down flat. Easy peasy. So a wood chisel and small hammer. I use this on all these types of fold washers. Some bikes have these that span 2 bolts on rear sprokets. Sometimes a flat head screwdriver tip is to thick to use without messing up the washer. Once you get it started away from nut, tap your socket down onto the nut pushing the washer nice and flat without messing it up. It's a 20 second task.....
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From: Young Harris, GA
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Yeah, the chisel or screwdriver will work fine for getting the washer out of the way. The biggest challenge I have is getting the nut to break free-even with an impact it can be a bear. I think it's because of the really narrow flats for the socket to grab. I've even purposely left the torque on the low side before in hopes that it would be easier the next time. Same deal so be patient.
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Flat screw driver and a hammer will do the washer but loosing the nut could turn into a task! Strength matters 
I tried using a chesil to loosen the nut but nothing happened, had to get some help for a friend. And yah, a air gun will do the job with very less effort. I think this tool will work too.. (without a air gun)
I tried using a chesil to loosen the nut but nothing happened, had to get some help for a friend. And yah, a air gun will do the job with very less effort. I think this tool will work too.. (without a air gun)
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I like that tool. When I did mine is put a 2x4 board across the swingarm and then ratchet strapped it to the tire. Worked perfectly. I have large airguns but just rather not put that kind of impact to my transmission.
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I ordered one of those sprocket holders pictured above to hold it in place.
Sprocket Stuff Counter Sprocket Tool | eBay
Sprocket Stuff Counter Sprocket Tool | eBay