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

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.

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

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....:o

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

wd40?

my first thought but doesnt seem to have helped

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]

will soak it and hope!

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

Good luck with it.

Jacko (off to work in 45 minutes:mad: )

[Edited on 31-3-2006 by JACKO748S]