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Old May 7, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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I have an 04 softail. im taking my inner primary off and im trying to take off my compensating sprocket. what size nut is that? and is that the nut that looks to be attached to the sprocket cover there?

I think its an 1"1/2, but im not sure. any help would be great.

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Sorry cant help, but you want to try posting this in the "Softtail" forum
 
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1 1/2 compensator 1 3/16 on clutch and 1 7/8 on trans sprocket .

If you don't have a service manual you should get one
 
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thanks all. I have the shop manual, i coulnt find the socket sizes in there, thats why im asking. are the sizes in there?
 
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Originally Posted by 2kids3pets
1 1/2 compensator 1 3/16 on clutch and 1 7/8 on trans sprocket .

If you don't have a service manual you should get one
What he said!
 
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