Front sprocket

loverobot · 31-Mar-2006, 20:45

stupid question maybe but I have removed the to sprocket retaining bolts and the retaining plate and the sprocket wont budge off the shaft

is there anythin ia m missing here or is brute force required

moto748 · 31-Mar-2006, 20:57

It should just slide off. I've never had a problem getting the sprocket off, except that ot quite a tight squeeze to clear the chain.

I'd dribble some 3-in-1 oil or suchlike into the splines and try gently tapping it with a hide mallet or a big screwdriver handle.

loverobot · 31-Mar-2006, 21:05

nope the chain is off and i expected the sprocket to do just as you say ie slide off

JACKO748S · 31-Mar-2006, 21:43

Yep, should just slide off mate.

Just be very careful when you do the bolts back up again when the new sprocket is on - they are like chocolate....I know this from experience/ineptitude.

"Ooooh, I'll just nip it up a little bit mo......ah, f**k!......lol....

loverobot · 31-Mar-2006, 21:45

so what would you do if it didnt just slide off like mine?!

JACKO748S · 31-Mar-2006, 21:48

wd40?

loverobot · 31-Mar-2006, 21:56

my first thought but doesnt seem to have helped

JACKO748S · 31-Mar-2006, 22:01

Is there much in the way of corrosion etc. there?

If there is it might need to soak in overnight mate, followed by what moto suggested - a bit of tapping to "crack" the crap that's built up in the area.

Sorry can't help anymore than this fella.

Jacko.

[Edited on 31-3-2006 by JACKO748S]

loverobot · 31-Mar-2006, 22:05

will soak it and hope!

JACKO748S · 31-Mar-2006, 22:08

Yeah, go have a beer and try again in the morning!

Good luck with it.

Jacko (off to work in 45 minutes

)

[Edited on 31-3-2006 by JACKO748S]

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31-Mar-2006, 20:45	#1
loverobot Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 723 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: leeds Front sprocket stupid question maybe but I have removed the to sprocket retaining bolts and the retaining plate and the sprocket wont budge off the shaft is there anythin ia m missing here or is brute force required Reply

31-Mar-2006, 20:57	#2
moto748 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,385 Join Date: Apr 2004 It should just slide off. I've never had a problem getting the sprocket off, except that ot quite a tight squeeze to clear the chain. I'd dribble some 3-in-1 oil or suchlike into the splines and try gently tapping it with a hide mallet or a big screwdriver handle. Reply

31-Mar-2006, 21:05	#3
loverobot Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 723 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: leeds nope the chain is off and i expected the sprocket to do just as you say ie slide off Reply

31-Mar-2006, 21:43	#4
JACKO748S Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 204 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire Yep, should just slide off mate. Just be very careful when you do the bolts back up again when the new sprocket is on - they are like chocolate....I know this from experience/ineptitude. "Ooooh, I'll just nip it up a little bit mo......ah, f**k!......lol.... Reply

31-Mar-2006, 21:45	#5
loverobot Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 723 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: leeds so what would you do if it didnt just slide off like mine?! Reply

31-Mar-2006, 21:48	#6
JACKO748S Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 204 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire wd40? Reply

31-Mar-2006, 21:56	#7
loverobot Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 723 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: leeds my first thought but doesnt seem to have helped Reply

31-Mar-2006, 22:05	#9
loverobot Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 723 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: leeds will soak it and hope! Reply

31-Mar-2006, 22:08	#10
JACKO748S Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 204 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire Yeah, go have a beer and try again in the morning! Good luck with it. Jacko (off to work in 45 minutes ) [Edited on 31-3-2006 by JACKO748S] Reply