[dfru]

I recently purchased a 15T front sprocket, tried to install it today but couldn't get the nut off. I flattened the washer that was bent around the nut but still no go. I am afraid I am going to round off the nut. Any tips on getting this thing loose?

 

[4wheelinmatt]

a HUGE breaker bar. it took two big guys and a 3ft breaker bar to get it off. there is tons of locktight on it.

 

[ZButcher]

QUOTE (KFXrider1228 @ Sep 27 2007, 05:18 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=3480

a HUGE breaker bar. it took two big guys and a 3ft breaker bar to get it off. there is tons of locktight on it.

I had to do the same thing

 

[Fast1]

two guys??? the torque is only ~60 to 80lbs on that nut?? about the same force as a lug nut on a truck

 

[dl11sec70dodge]

QUOTE (Fast1 @ Sep 27 2007, 10:31 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=3485

two guys??? the torque is only ~60 to 80lbs on that nut?? about the same force as a lug nut on a truck

Havent taken yours off yet!?

Put it in neutral with the rear brake applied and use an impact...no loctite on mine, and their shouldnt be...

 

[4wheelinmatt]

Mine had all this white powdery stuff on the treads. i thought it was locktight but maybe it wasnt.... idk

 

[ZButcher]

My half inch drive inpact would not take it off....

It took me w/ a breaker bar & a 2 foot pipe & my buddie on the wheel/axle nut w/ about the same set up...

QUOTE(Fast1 @ Sep 27 2007, 10:31 AM)

two guys??? the torque is only ~60 to 80lbs on that nut?? about the same force as a lug nut on a truck..

Its 94lbs fyi.....But there's now way in hell thats what mine was torqued @

 

[Fast1]

my YFZ is 54 lbs.. your sure about that torque?

My truck lug nuts are 85 lb... still childs play!

My steering stem nut in my YFZ was 125 lbs and that still wasn't much..

Wondering how you torqued it to 94lbs? Do you own a torque wrench?

QUOTE (dlkfx450 @ Sep 28 2007, 02:20 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=3495

Havent taken yours off yet!?

Put it in neutral with the rear brake applied and use an impact...no loctite on mine, and their shouldnt be...

I would swap mine twice a day in GLamis depending on where I was spending my time riding.. flat drags, hills or duning...

regular breaker bar with foot on the brake.,, nothing too strenous to even be worth talking about

 

[dl11sec70dodge]

QUOTE (Fast1 @ Sep 28 2007, 07:17 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=3507

my YFZ is 54 lbs.. your sure about that torque?

My truck lug nuts are 85 lb... still childs play!

My steering stem nut in my YFZ was 125 lbs and that still wasn't much..

Wondering how you torqued it to 94lbs? Do you own a torque wrench?
I would swap mine twice a day in GLamis depending on where I was spending my time riding.. flat drags, hills or duning...

regular breaker bar with foot on the brake.,, nothing too strenous to even be worth talking about

good for you, your yfz sprocket comes off easy....yes i own a torque wrench(snap-on)
first time off, very tough, second time off, very tough...

 

[Fast1]

QUOTE (dlkfx450 @ Sep 29 2007, 02:39 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=3510

good for you, your yfz sprocket comes off easy....yes i own a torque wrench(snap-on)
first time off, very tough, second time off, very tough...

what is wrong with your arm?

 

[ZButcher]

QUOTE (Fast1 @ Sep 28 2007, 08:17 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=3507

my YFZ is 54 lbs.. your sure about that torque?

My truck lug nuts are 85 lb... still childs play!

My steering stem nut in my YFZ was 125 lbs and that still wasn't much..

Wondering how you torqued it to 94lbs? Do you own a torque wrench?
I would swap mine twice a day in GLamis depending on where I was spending my time riding.. flat drags, hills or duning...

regular breaker bar with foot on the brake.,, nothing too strenous to even be worth talking about

I'm sure its 94 unless Kawasaki Shop manual is wrong. & Ya I also have a torque wrench...

 

[dl11sec70dodge]

QUOTE (Fast1 @ Sep 28 2007, 11:10 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=3511

what is wrong with your arm?

my arm is fine but thanks for asking, as a mobile service tech for the last six years I think i know how to use my tools, whats your problem anyway?

maybe some one missed his nap...

 

[dfru]

Used a impact wrench and finally got it off. Just got back from the sand dunes, I like the change. Still plenty of low end, now more on top.

 

[FUELATV]

I just installed a renthal 15 front sprocket. It cleared fine, but i do have a Pro-Design case saver installed. I used an impact to get it off to. I cant wait to try it out this weekend.

 

[randys1972]

i took mine off when my chain came off that nut is on there i almost gave up but i did get it with a breaker bar and pipe