compensating sproket nut

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Sep 16, 2006 | 01:22 AM

bikerbehaviorist

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compensating sproket nut

I bought a JIMS block to lock up the chain and sprocket and thought I might be able to bust this thing open, but no!
I guess first things first - is this a reverse threaded nut or not!
The tool says do not use an air or electric impact should I listen???

Sep 16, 2006 | 01:58 AM

panz4ever

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RE: compensating sproket nut

The motor sprocket nut goes on and off as a normal thread; the nut that holds the clutch housing and plates is a reverse thread. I have used an air impact wrench to remove and install both parts. The only thing you have to check is to make sure that the lockwarsher on the clutch hub does not slip (it has that dog ear tab).

Sep 16, 2006 | 12:38 PM

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The motor sprocket nut goes on and off as a normal thread; the nut that holds the clutch housing and plates is a reverse thread. I have used an air impact wrench to remove and install both parts. The only thing you have to check is to make sure that the lockwarsher on the clutch hub does not slip (it has that dog ear tab).

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Sep 17, 2006 | 02:55 AM

bikerbehaviorist

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RE: compensating sproket nut

Thanks! I guess I have to buy and impact wrench........

Sep 23, 2006 | 04:52 PM

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There are several options:
1) buy impact wrench, borrow impact wrench
2) try taking the comp nut off using cheater/extension bar to get more leverage
3) Take bike down to corner gas station...and get your friendly mechanic to give you a hand

Lastly, comp nut= normal thread sprocket nut= left hand thead

Impact wrench is OK to take off the nut. Don't use it to put it back on.

Sep 23, 2006 | 05:08 PM

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Thanks! I guess I have to buy and impact wrench........

I wouldn't be using an impact wrench on the compensator nut at all either on or off. You run the risk of loosening up one of the stator magnets that are set in epoxy from the concussion of the impact wrench. It's happened to more than one person from the wrench and that means replacement.

Sep 26, 2006 | 11:37 PM

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<< I wouldn't be using an impact wrench on the compensator nut at all either on or off. >>

You are right, and using an impact wrench on a compensating sprocket it may also have effects on the wheels inside. When removing a compensating sprocket you should have a homemade jam bar. (I can't take credit for this, I learned it in another site, Hawg Ryder Harley Tech Forum).