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

 

Your right, no ones does that.

 

I've read that people do it all the time. Idk how the heck they manage that

 

I've heard once you bust the nut for the first time it gets easier. Kinda like sex.

 

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.

 

You get it on and off without have to remove the rear wheel? Please explain, that would make my life so much easier

 

You take the chain off.

 

By removing the master link

 

lol

 

Ive always been told if i remove the chain i have to replace that little clip and i cant find them anyway. Are they okay to reinstall?