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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: guest668 on October 28, 2010, 07:28:21 PM

Title: srx400 front sprocket
Post by: guest668 on October 28, 2010, 07:28:21 PM

have hit a snag in taking engine out cant undo the nut holding the front sprocket in place ..its a different set up to my 600 comprising of a tab washer over a 30mm nut...have bent tab washer back applied brake and put bike into gear but nut wont budge...it wouldnt be a reverse thread would it? anyone else had problems like this or have any tips have applied loads of penetrant spray to no affect...many thanks

Title: Re: srx400 front sprocket
Post by: Fuzz on October 28, 2010, 08:58:58 PM

Easiest way...
Use an AIR gun !!!!
Used one on my XT500 & the clutch centre & crank nut on my XBR.....

Title: Re: srx400 front sprocket
Post by: guest668 on October 29, 2010, 06:23:40 AM

unfortunately i dont have access to an ar gun..

Title: Re: srx400 front sprocket
Post by: Steve H on October 29, 2010, 10:13:50 AM

An air gun is the way to go, take it to your local car garage and get them to undo it for you.

Steve

Title: Re: srx400 front sprocket
Post by: beeman on October 29, 2010, 01:47:40 PM

If you are replacing the sprocket make sure you get the right one as the splines are different for some 400's.
 

Title: Re: srx400 front sprocket
Post by: guest668 on October 30, 2010, 10:41:18 AM

pushed bike down to local garage and they got it off in seconds with air gun...thanks for all your help