Clutch hub nut removal
#11
08-25-2020, 01:34 AM
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The above statements are both wrong!!!
On the IronHead engine all shafts, nuts and bolts are normal threads. There are no "left hand threads" on any shafts, nuts or bolts in this engine.
On the other hand, in the pinion gear and shaft assembly in the electric starter system, the shaft and the corresponding nut have a left hand thread. See page 4-22 of 99484-78 and 5-7 of 99484-85.
Thank you for the opportunity to once again clear up this misconception.
On the IronHead engine all shafts, nuts and bolts are normal threads. There are no "left hand threads" on any shafts, nuts or bolts in this engine.
On the other hand, in the pinion gear and shaft assembly in the electric starter system, the shaft and the corresponding nut have a left hand thread. See page 4-22 of 99484-78 and 5-7 of 99484-85.
Thank you for the opportunity to once again clear up this misconception.
#12
08-25-2020, 08:16 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Wait a min...I can't find where the original post mentions the bike being worked on and you just gave definitive advice that could cause serious damage. My 1982 FXRS clutch hub nut is reverse thread as well as the main drive gear sprocket nut. Idk if this is a sporty forum or whatever, I came here from a google search page about how to remove clutch hub nut so while maybe for sportsters they're all right hand threads that's not the case for big twin 5 speeds. I hope this clears something up because if I didn't know better and followed your advice there could've been some serious damage.
#13
08-25-2020, 09:35 AM
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