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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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does anyone know the socket/wrench size for the crank nut on the primary sprocket? 2006 Street Glide 88
 
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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comp nut is 1.5" primary sprocket nut is 1 7/8", clutch nut is either 1 1/4 or 1 3/8. I am having a senior moment and can't recall for sure.
 
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is that on the crank too? so is there a primary sprocket nut and a comp nut?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonJ
$10 bucks says this thread goes horribly wrong.
You're right! My nuts are sized proportionally to the rest of the package, large.


Originally Posted by cmtbasser
is that on the crank too? so is there a primary sprocket nut and a comp nut?
Are you looking for the comp sprocket nut?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dawg
You're right! My nuts are sized proportionally to the rest of the package, large.




Are you looking for the comp sprocket nut?

not sure, hate to sound like a dumbass but the crank end of the primary has some noise , a parts guy at the harley shop told me to check the crank sprocket nut to make sure that its not backed off. So is there two nuts on the end of the crank? ....there goes another loaded question.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by cmtbasser
not sure, hate to sound like a dumbass but the crank end of the primary has some noise , a parts guy at the harley shop told me to check the crank sprocket nut to make sure that its not backed off. So is there two nuts on the end of the crank? ....there goes another loaded question.
IS it a "Chirp" noise? if ****'s tight, check your drive belt alignment.
 
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no to be honest its a scary noise like a knock but when you put the chassis ears on it it sounds like its coming from there not the lower end or in the heads.
 
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that is your compensator nut and it is 1.5"
 
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