Re: [ST] countershaft sprocket

["Dan Wallander" <dan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Air impact wrench works every time.  Still have to have it in gear and I 
usually have the brake on too.  I do tighten it by hand with a torque 
wrench.


Dan Wallander
Handy Dans Handyman Service LLC
Rio Rancho, NM  87124
505-994-0259 (p)
505-892-8881 (f)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt Knowles" <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] countershaft sprocket


>
> On Dec 17, 2006, at 11:27 AM, halfast3 wrote:
>
> >> So I'm getting ready to install a new chain and sprockets. I looked
> > at
> > the FAQ and it doesn't mention whether the 36mm nut for the front
> > sprocket is the normal rotation or not.<
> >
> > Normal rotation, Matt.  Torque is 132nm [95 ft/lbs].
>
> I now understand the grunting part. (see FAQ) Even with a 3' breaker
> bar, the bike in gear, the brake pedal applied and the wheel tied down
> from rotating I still can't get it to budge.
>
> Other than finding someone with an air wrench, any ideas?
>
> I'm also wondering how you could apply that much torque with an air
> wrench. It seems like it would just spin the wrench around in your
> hands.
>
> Real nice day here between storms, I might just have to give up on this
> project and take the KLR out for a spin.
>
> Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA -
> http://www.knowlesville.com/matt/motorcycles
>   '99 Sprint ST - for going fast and far (2CZUSA)
>   '01 KLR650 (A15) - for exploring the North Coast backroads
>   '97 KLX300 & '01 Lakota - for playing in the dirt
>   '79 KZ400 - just because it was the first vehicle I ever owned
>
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