[St] Front sprocket removal.

[JES_VFR <jes_vfr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 01:19 PM 11/30/2007, you wrote:
>From: "BrettWilson21@xxxxxxx" <BrettWilson21@xxxxxxx>
>To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 6:48:35 PM
>Subject: Re: [St] Rear Sprocket replacement
>
>I would also add thats its not advisable to use the engine/gearbox as
>resistance for undoing the front sprocket nut as its not designed 
>for this purpose
>and can result in damage.
>
>Have somebody stand on the rear brake for you and chock the rear wheel with a
>lump of wood.
>
>Brett.

I've always used the put the engine in 3rd or 4th gear and hold the 
rear brake method.

So I guess I'm a little confused as to why you say not use the engine 
and gearbox to help hold the sprocket.

I guess I could see where the rapid impacts of the powered impact 
wrenche, could damage some of the unlubricated parts of the motor.
Since I've always just used a breaker bar to loosen the bolt/nut on 
my bikes, I guess I've never encountered those conditions.



JohnS
A Dragon Ascending
"Forging my body in the Fires of my Will"

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