Re: [ST] countershaft sprocket

["Chris Harwood" <Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On my RS I took out the main fuse by running the torque wrench too close to the alternator(?) when tightening.  Perhaps that's why you're supposed to disconnect the battery before you touch anything??

Chris Harwood
00 RS

>>> dan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 17/12/2006 20:31:27 >>>
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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