Changing front sprocket
#1
Changing front sprocket
How do you guy change your front sprocket from place to place i.e ride on highway with 15 tooth then get off road and switch to 13 tooth. Stupid question I know, but how do you torque the sprocket and rear axle nut to spec? How do you get the rear wheel off the ground? Do you carry a breaker bar to get the sprocket nut off? It seems like it takes me my whole garage to get everything set up to do a swap I can't imagine out on the trail
#5
I change front sprockets fairly often, but have never carried the tools to the trail head. I like to torque to spec whenever possible and haven't carried the torque wrench, breaker bars, etc on the bike. I will take them in the truck when trailering.
Yes, after busting that front nut the first time, it is easier. But dang, when torqued to spec it's still a tough nut to break. I put a little anti-seize or ATF on before reinstalling whenever I think of it. No need to lift the rear tire up or remove the chain guide. Got it down to 10 minutes now when in a hurry, 15 when I can also enjoy a cold one.
Yes, after busting that front nut the first time, it is easier. But dang, when torqued to spec it's still a tough nut to break. I put a little anti-seize or ATF on before reinstalling whenever I think of it. No need to lift the rear tire up or remove the chain guide. Got it down to 10 minutes now when in a hurry, 15 when I can also enjoy a cold one.
#6
I change front sprockets fairly often, but have never carried the tools to the trail head. I like to torque to spec whenever possible and haven't carried the torque wrench, breaker bars, etc on the bike. I will take them in the truck when trailering.
Yes, after busting that front nut the first time, it is easier. But dang, when torqued to spec it's still a tough nut to break. I put a little anti-seize or ATF on before reinstalling whenever I think of it. No need to lift the rear tire up or remove the chain guide. Got it down to 10 minutes now when in a hurry, 15 when I can also enjoy a cold one.
Yes, after busting that front nut the first time, it is easier. But dang, when torqued to spec it's still a tough nut to break. I put a little anti-seize or ATF on before reinstalling whenever I think of it. No need to lift the rear tire up or remove the chain guide. Got it down to 10 minutes now when in a hurry, 15 when I can also enjoy a cold one.