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21QUEST 12-02-08 06:26 PM
Re: Front Sprocket Removal Help
 
All good suggestions(mostly ;) ) so far but everyone should have an 12 Volts Electric impact wrench in their tool kit.

Mine cost me either £9.99 or £14.99(can't remember which) from halfords(thousands of years ago). A God send for working my scooter...no sniggering at the back :rolleyes: :p


Cheers
Ben

rob13 12-02-08 06:30 PM
Re: Front Sprocket Removal Help
 
Yes well an air impact wrench may be the way forward, however a guy has offered to change sprockets and chain for £30 whereas to just rivet the chain was a £15 job (mobile guy - comes to house).

Rather than fart around this time, might just give him the job, go and get a new tab washer and wait on the result.

I must say though that the whole servicing process this time around (and last time) has been a thoroughly rewarding experience. I have undertaken jobs which I have never done before and found them pretty easy to do. The only fear I have is fear of the unknown.

petevtwin650 12-02-08 06:34 PM
Re: Front Sprocket Removal Help
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by robchester (Post 1414694)
Ive bent it back now - is that supposed to be replaceable because it seems like it has to be butchered to move it.

The nut isnt shifting - stuck solid even with a 5ft breaker bar on there. Darent put any more force on incase something else gives before the nut!
Yes, you're supposed to replace the lock tab washer every nut undoing I believe.

I used about a 5 -6 ft breaker bar. That nut had been on there from new and wasn't touched until I undid it at 15k miles and over 5years old.

Just grit your teeth and go for it Rob. :D


Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage that may occur to machine or man if the above advice is followed.:rolleyes:

rob13 12-02-08 06:36 PM
Re: Front Sprocket Removal Help
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by petevtwin650 (Post 1414765)
Yes, you're supposed to replace the lock tab washer every nut undoing I believe.

I used about a 5 -6 ft breaker bar. That nut had been on there from new and wasn't touched until I undid it at 15k miles and over 5years old.

Just grit your teeth and go for it Rob. :D


Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage that may occur to machine or man if the above advice is followed.:rolleyes:

Just put some penetrating fluid on it for tonight. Will return to it tomorrow methinks for one final push

Its a bit odd that they dont provide a new washer int he C&S kit in that case

Biker Biggles 12-02-08 07:11 PM
Re: Front Sprocket Removal Help
 
Its not a left hand thread,so you are not doing it up are you?

rob13 13-02-08 10:46 AM
Re: Front Sprocket Removal Help
 
had another go this morning, still wont budge an inch. Thinks Ill just pay the £30 and get it done for me. Too bloody difficult to get off and I dont have an impact wrench available.

On a side, phoned the local bike shop this morn for a new lock washer - they have to order them in at a couple of quid a time!? Are they as expensive as this? I thought it was just a generic washer??

21QUEST 13-02-08 11:29 AM
Re: Front Sprocket Removal Help
 
It's not a generic washer but should cost less than £1.20 ;)


Cheers
Ben

jambo 13-02-08 12:05 PM
Re: Front Sprocket Removal Help
 
Front sprockets come in 2 flavours: finger tight and welded on. Best of luck.:cool:

rob13 13-02-08 02:11 PM
Re: Front Sprocket Removal Help
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jambo (Post 1415653)
Front sprockets come in 2 flavours: finger tight and welded on. Best of luck.:cool:
mine is definitely the latter, no question

Tab washer - 80p

petevtwin650 13-02-08 03:17 PM
Re: Front Sprocket Removal Help
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by robchester (Post 1415529)
had another go this morning, still wont budge an inch. Thinks Ill just pay the ?30 and get it done for me. Too bloody difficult to get off and I dont have an impact wrench available.
Sometimes it is best to concede defeat before it all ends in tears.

It would be helpful to you though if you could watch the mechanic as he undoes it. Should help the next time.


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