Ok guys,

I could use some help in removing the mainshaft sprocket (pulley) on my 07 Ultra.
I have the pulley locking tool and the special 2-1/4" Socket Tool.
The manual states when installing this pulley to initialy torque the nut to 100ft-lbs, back it off and re-tighten to 35ft-lbs of torque. And rotate to align the plate lock, 35 to 45 degrees.
I have mine shot up with PB Blaster to loosen up the rust on it. However, it is definitely tighter than the 35ft-lbs or even the 100ft-lbs of torque stated above.
What are the tricks to loosen this nut and remove the pulley? Heat? Impact wench, etc?

 

You doing it THIS way? Try a pipe over the breaker bar for leverage.

 

Just did the removal on my 07 SG, it was quite the bitch, the manual states 100 ft/lb, turns out according to the service dept at the dealership the 07 was torqued to 600 ft/lb and of course coated with plenty of red loctite. I used a little heat from a propane torch and a big cheater bar to get it loose. I am not sure I would use the torch if I was just changing out the sprocket due to the possibility of the main shaft seal being damaged. A heat gun maybe.

 

Hey Dawg
I'm doing it exactly like the PDF, it won't budge. I can't get back to try it till Sunday, so it's soaking in PB Blaster right now. The post after you said his was 600ft-lbs. and it had locktight from the factory. How long of a breakerbar? I've got about 2-1/2 foot of leverage I'm using. Any worry of bending anything with the correct tools?

 

I've used a 4' pipe over a breaker bar without bending anything. May have to heat it.

 

I'm not sure a Stop sign is considered a breaker bar.....eh? LOL!

 

soos is coming up tomorrow and we're gonna delve into his bike.....might break out the stop sign again

 

Don't fug it up or you'll get a call sign like "Mainshaft" don't ask me how I know this....

 

Impact wrench...

 

Air tools,the only way to fly,on stuff like that.