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SV..al
08-04-12, 10:40 AM
Is the front sprocket a l/h or r/h thread? I have the bike in gear with a bar between the swingarm and wheel so nothing can move and even with a 5 foot breaker bar it aint moving. I know some will suggest an air powered hammer action type thingy but i dont have access to one.

Al

DJ123
08-04-12, 10:49 AM
what model.year is the bike? Firstly you need to remove the locking washer, then undo the nut. it is a normal RH thread.

SV..al
08-04-12, 11:15 AM
Its a 2003, i have straightened the tabs on the locking washer. Nice to know its a RH thread at least i have been going the right way but its solid. I have removed them on other bikes and they have been tight but this one is ridiculous!

Al

andrewsmith
08-04-12, 11:40 AM
Plus gas or peneration oil is your friend. Get the nut soaked in the stuff.

Also its better to replace the nut and locking washer for the sake of the £12 they cost