Going for chain drive, how do I remove this?

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Jun 9, 2009 | 11:23 AM

bosken

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Going for chain drive, how do I remove this?

Changing to chain drive on my Sporty D.C.C project to fit a wider tire.

Need advice/tip on how to remove the front belt sprocket before I start. (2001 XL883C)

What tools etc.....

Jun 9, 2009 | 12:05 PM

Sick1200

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You need one of these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...5%7C240%3A1318

Jun 9, 2009 | 12:19 PM

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a good impact gun is your best bet. I did mine with an impact gun no problem. Although I've seen other guys do it with a 10ft breaker bar as well, and even with all the leverage it's still a pain to get off. So once again, a good impact gun will take it off easily.

Jun 9, 2009 | 12:22 PM

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by the way, with an impact gun, a pully lock is not needed. But if you use a breaker bar you'll want to lock it down, as even in 1st gear you'll most likely still turn the engine over.

Jun 9, 2009 | 02:10 PM

Austen

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please post pics when ur done cuz i want to convert to chain drive so i can get a sprocket/rotor brake setup and clean up the rear end

Jun 9, 2009 | 02:37 PM

Bentwrench

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Removing Drive Sprocket Nut

A couple of things: The drive sprocket nut is left hand threaded. You turn it clockwise to loosen it.

I don't recommend using the costly transmission gears and bearings as a way to buck the blows from an impact wrench to remove the drive sprocket nut.

An easy way to remove this nut is to leave the belt tight and use an impact wrench (turning clockwise), with the transmission in neutral. Installing the new sprocket you'll be turning that nut to the left. A short 2x4 wrapped in a rag and run between the spokes of the cast wheel so that it fits up against the bottom of the swing arm will hold things so you can tighten the sproket nut.

Read the manual and follow the procedure for re-assembly.

Jun 10, 2009 | 03:22 AM

XLCR4GM

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I agree with the belt still on and using an impact wrench is the easy way to remove that left hand threaded nut. I have changed three Sportster Transmission pulleys and I have used this method each time with perfect results. I actually like the Sprotor idea and think that it will look great on your Nightster. Good luck with your project and ride safe!

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Jun 10, 2009 | 04:07 PM

bustert

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rubber band drive is the way to go although more expensive. they make plenty of offset pulleys and spacers to get the job done. the maintenance is way less and less drive line vibration also. the chain system offers more available ratio options and a cheaper expense but at increased maintenance and drive line vibration. if you go chain, go o-ring chain for less mess. but here is my trick for cheaper chain cost. about every 5k remove the chain and clean in solvent till it is squeeky clean. put the chain in a metal bucket with grease and a little oil and slowly melt the grease. make sure the chain is fully covered. remove heat and let grease solidify. remove chain by one end, passing it through a rag, save the grease for the next application. do not buy chain from the dealer, go to a tractor/farm outlet and you will save a bundle on chain cost.