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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Real quick. I am getting ready to change the primary chain on my 1999 touring bike. I know the clutch assembly nut is reverse thread and am wondering if the compensating sprocket nut is also. Is there a trick to breaking it loose?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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comp is right handed, clutch is left handed like you stated. Use a breaker bar or the handle of a floor jack slipped over a sturdy ratchet.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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saw a thread in here awhile back that had great pics step by step and even some homemade (special tools) good luck finding it!
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comp is right handed, clutch is left handed like you stated. Use a breaker bar or the handle of a floor jack slipped over a sturdy ratchet.
1/2 in air gun works better!

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For disassemble I use a impact , to assemble torque wrench.
 
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Here ya go LINK



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saw a thread in here awhile back that had great pics step by step and even some homemade (special tools) good luck finding it!
try the tech section
 
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