Just got my 12 tooth in the mail today. I was wanting to know the best way to remove the nut that holds the sprocket on the shaft? I took off the cover and got rid of the linkage and bent the tabs to the up position. I have the size oe socket that you need. I guess I want to know if it is reverse thread and if it should be in gear or out? Thank for any comment

 

Leave the quad in gear and turn counterclockwise to loosen. Do you know the proper torque when tightening?


/NotuRaptor

 

Counterclockwise, and some muscle. And you'll definitly hafta do some adjusting on the rear end.

 

Impact gun is the best way.

 

When you put a 12 tooth sprocket on how much of the chain adjustment is taken up?
Chet

 

Thanks for all the advise. I think that was the thoughest nut that I ever broke loose, not to mention that I busted my hand on the foot peg when it went. Is there any other things that I might be missing? It seems that the chain is going to run on the slide too much maybe it will look different when I adjust my chain. I did not get to do that tonight can't wait to try it out! Also I do not have a torque wrench will it be ok or should I torque it and if so what is the lb's Thanks again Mark! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

Next time to remove it with less effort, get a 1/2 inch ratchet with a 3inch extension and a rubber mallet. Give it a good whack and it'll come loose easier than trying brut strenght, you rack you knuckles that way.

 

The AIR IMPACT is the least destructive method of removing the nut.

By the way, why remove the front sprocket??? The proper gear change is made in the rear.

 

For most people the stock gearing is too high. So to make a gross adjustment we're going down to a 12 tooth and then making fine gearing adjustments with the rear. Personal preference depending on riding style.

 

Actually, you are causing your chain to over heat and wear way too fast. In addition, you are taking away good clean horsepower.

Look, the 13/40 is stock gearing on the 2001 and 2002. That ratio is 3.08:1. When you go to 12/40, your ratio is 3.33:1.

NOW, going to 13/43 (which will fit on the rear with the addition of shims between the rock guard and swing arm), your ratio is 3.31:1. See, it is the same.

For "fine tuning," I always carry the 40,41,42,and 43. That gives me 3.08:1; 3.15:1; 3.23:1; and , 3.31:1. All I carry is two chains. One for the 40-41 and one for the 42 and 43.

Please understand that the 12 in front is OK for a cheap test to see if that is what you want ---BUT don't leave it there.