Hi,Its a query re replacing an oilseal.The bike is losing gearbox oil when parked on its side stand-O.K. when upright or leant to the right.I know that the 13/16" clutch nut is left hand thread but what about the compensating/engine sprocket nut?There's no mention of it in Clymer's for this bike or the Sportster for that matter.I dont want to come to grief as with the 741-B Indian-that engine sprocket nut was definitely a left hand thread.Any other info gratefully received.(Is there a mod to stop the engine/transmission moving slightly in relation to each other?Thanks.
Dave.

 

Compensating sprocket nut is RIGHT hand thread. Clutch hub nut is LEFT hand, and transmission sprocket nut is RIGHT hand. Torque settings are 108 lbs/ft for the compensating nut, 100 for the clutch hub, and 115 for the transmission sprocket. If its chain drive make sure the locking allen nut is tight against the sprocket nut when the final torque value is reached. You may have to grind a little off the back of the nut to get this to happen. If its belt drive, use a Jims multi index sprocket nut.

Replace the seal, AND the spacer that sits behind the sprocket.

 

CORRECTION----CORRECTION----Transmission sprocket nut is a LEFT HANDED THREAD. Brain fart on my part. All else is correct. Sorry for the mixup.