j_ase Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Its that time of year again and I am doing a full service on the bike....Only problem I have is I am replacing the chain and sprockets too and the front sprocket is a pain in the ass to undo. Any ideas on how I can get the bugger off guys and girls.Thanks Quote
rollazuki Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Airgun!If thats not possible, get someone to hold the back brake of the bike on, and get a big cracker bar and appropriate socket, and undo it.You did leave the chain on didnt you...... Quote
Guest Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 stick it in a high gear that should as good as lock the sprocket then lean on a wrench! Quote
Guest philgale Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) pay a garage to do it.....cost me about 20 notes to have the suzi garage do it on my bandit.....sooooo much easier Edited September 7, 2008 by philgale Quote
j_ase Posted September 7, 2008 Author Posted September 7, 2008 Pete that sounds like a good idea I will try that.I have tried the back brake and I am moving the wheel!! At the moment I am worried of pushing or pulling the bike over I am putting that much force on the socket.Sadly its just me and I don't have anyone to help me and Phil Susie is too far from me aswell Anyway aren't you capable of doing your own work!!! Quote
Guest philgale Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 lol jase.....ment to say suzi.... and no wasnt capable of doing that.....and seems you are having the same problem as me get to a garage and get a price for them to do it.... Quote
j_ase Posted September 7, 2008 Author Posted September 7, 2008 Nah sod that for £250 I get an oil change, filter change, fuel filter change, air filter change, plugs, and new chain and sprockets. I think that would cost a bit at the garage and would rather save the money and get the satisfaction of completing it Quote
Guest philgale Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 satisfaction....you mean bruised knuckles cuts all over your hands Quote
Stu Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Argos........ £20 gets you a reversable electric impact gun which hooks up to your battery and is good enough for the job Quote
j_ase Posted September 10, 2008 Author Posted September 10, 2008 I have tried top gear and lots and lots of back brake am almost back together and a trip to the garage it is going to be oh well I can get the bike hooked up to the dyno at the same time Quote
rollazuki Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Has it got a tab washer locking the sprocket nut in place? Have you folded it back? Ill be honest, I have at times ended up with a 2x4 timber wrapped in rags to avoid damage wedged thru the swingarm and (alloy) wheel spokes and a 2 foot breaker bar on some stubborn sprocket nuts.They can be a real bind sometimes. Douse it in my old friend wd40 for a day or two, see if it helps.Rolla Quote
j_ase Posted September 10, 2008 Author Posted September 10, 2008 Have tried all of those mate although the wood in the wheel will be my next attempt thanks for you help... Quote
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