cs sprocket removal- question
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ORIGINAL: Iowaguy
I'm trying to remove my cs sprocket, and never done this before. Is it threaded backward or is it just tight? How have you guys broken it loose? Thanks.
I'm trying to remove my cs sprocket, and never done this before. Is it threaded backward or is it just tight? How have you guys broken it loose? Thanks.
Here's the dope: Get a wooden broom handle or piece of 1x2 and insert it into the rear sprocket over the swing arm This will allow the chain to hold the sprocket still while you lossen the nut. Put a LONG breaker bar on you socket or get an impact wrench.
Another trick that can work if you don't have a breaker bar is to take one of those big orange pipe wrenches and place the jaws over the end of your standard rachet handle to increase the length.
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RE: cs sprocket removal- question
My front sprocket was so tight I had to use a little heat on the nut with an impact gun to get it loose.I do not recommend using heat because too much and you could warp something and there is a rubber seal on that shaft!
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well, none of those hints seemed to help and i won't do the heat thing. the stock sprocket will not accept a 1" anything as the holes aren't that big. a socket ratchet isn't long enough. i think i'll have someone heavy sit on it with the rear brake on on rough concrete and use a breaker bar.
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ORIGINAL: Iowaguy
well, none of those hints seemed to help and i won't do the heat thing. the stock sprocket will not accept a 1" anything as the holes aren't that big. a socket ratchet isn't long enough. i think i'll have someone heavy sit on it with the rear brake on on rough concrete and use a breaker bar.
well, none of those hints seemed to help and i won't do the heat thing. the stock sprocket will not accept a 1" anything as the holes aren't that big. a socket ratchet isn't long enough. i think i'll have someone heavy sit on it with the rear brake on on rough concrete and use a breaker bar.
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ORIGINAL: bmwhd
Did you stick the 1" broom handle through the REAR sprocket? That's what I was suggesting. The broom andle keeps the rear sprocket (and thus the chain) from moving while you jump up and down on the rachet handle attached to the FRONT sprocket nut. Also, sorry to be asking dumb questions but you did hammer the locking ring flat first, right?
ORIGINAL: Iowaguy
well, none of those hints seemed to help and i won't do the heat thing. the stock sprocket will not accept a 1" anything as the holes aren't that big. a socket ratchet isn't long enough. i think i'll have someone heavy sit on it with the rear brake on on rough concrete and use a breaker bar.
well, none of those hints seemed to help and i won't do the heat thing. the stock sprocket will not accept a 1" anything as the holes aren't that big. a socket ratchet isn't long enough. i think i'll have someone heavy sit on it with the rear brake on on rough concrete and use a breaker bar.
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ORIGINAL: Iowaguy
no. i did try and stick the broom handle thru the sprocket but the oem sprocket's holes are not large enough to accommodate a 1" broom handle. i did see that ring but didn't realize i needed to hammer it flat. i'll try that. thanks again. i'm a dumba$$.
ORIGINAL: bmwhd
Did you stick the 1" broom handle through the REAR sprocket? That's what I was suggesting. The broom andle keeps the rear sprocket (and thus the chain) from moving while you jump up and down on the rachet handle attached to the FRONT sprocket nut. Also, sorry to be asking dumb questions but you did hammer the locking ring flat first, right?
ORIGINAL: Iowaguy
well, none of those hints seemed to help and i won't do the heat thing. the stock sprocket will not accept a 1" anything as the holes aren't that big. a socket ratchet isn't long enough. i think i'll have someone heavy sit on it with the rear brake on on rough concrete and use a breaker bar.
well, none of those hints seemed to help and i won't do the heat thing. the stock sprocket will not accept a 1" anything as the holes aren't that big. a socket ratchet isn't long enough. i think i'll have someone heavy sit on it with the rear brake on on rough concrete and use a breaker bar.