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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by spinslip
Hi Bros.
Can anyone please tell me the easiest way to remove the compensating sprocket nut. Is it a left hand or right hand thread? I'm fixing my 95 FXD Lowrider and doing some customizing. I'm three hours away from local dealer and due to legal reasons he cant tell me until I haul the whole dismantled heap to the workshop. Gimmi some strength.
Regards, Spinslip.
it is regular threads. left loosens it. you will need an impact wrench to get it off as it is tightened to over a hundred ft lbs in addition it has red loctite on the threads.
 
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