Nut On Front Sprocket

[spamthefood]

So I was trying to switch out my front sprocket and I can't get the nut off on it. It is a reverse thread right? So I should be turning it toward the back of the bike? I had a pipe about 5 feet long on a wrench and I couldn't get it to go...any suggestions?

 

[Fred]

I don't think it's left hand threaded. Try turning it counterclockwise.

 

[rdoucet]

Should be able to remove the nut by turning counter clockwise; re-install clock wise and torque to 65 ft lb.

 

[SovietRobot]

Lefty loosey righty tighty.
Did you bend back the washer behind the nut?

 

[buccs40oz]

Should be able to remove the nut by turning counter clockwise; re-install clock wise and torque to 65 ft lb.

thanks on the torque i was looking for that.

 

[CanadianFZ6]

So I was trying to switch out my front sprocket and I can't get the nut off on it. It is a reverse thread right? So I should be turning it toward the back of the bike? I had a pipe about 5 feet long on a wrench and I couldn't get it to go...any suggestions?

Nope, your would be tightening it that way... Turn it counter clockwise like any other nut....

 

[spamthefood]

I hate those guys at the Yamaha dealership

 

[madmanmaigret]

sounds like you are lucky you didn't break the bolt/stud.....I am sure if you had it would be a major PITA to fix.

 

[regder]

sounds like you are lucky you didn't break the bolt/stud.....I am sure if you had it would be a major PITA to fix.

PITA wouldn't be the word, that bolt is the transmission output shaft. Screw that up and you're looking at rebuilding the tranny

 

[reiobard]

the manual is your friend, the lackey behind the service counter is not...