sprocket problem!!!!!why

[cjv90]

Why in sam hell is it so hard to get the sprocktet bolts to break loose. I put all the army muscles i have and cant get them to budge. I just want to put a frsh coat of paint on it. Any ideas? Thanks as usaul guys.

[flips]

Hi there.

I'm guessing the rear sprocket?.Do the nuts look "painted on"?.If so I would try heating them with a gas torch.If they look rusted on I would try a good spray of wd40 and let em soak for a bit then try again,maybe heat with the torch as well.Some moderate tapping with a hammer may help if rust is the problem. Have you got access to a rattle gun?...that should make short work of them.It seems strange that they are so hard to remove.I just changed my rear sprocket with just a normal socket driver I'm sure others will chime in with better suggestions.Good luck

Cheers

Jeff P

P.s just wonderin......which army? ....just kidding! ...don't shoot 

[Harvy]

Is it OEM sprocket? I believe the factory used loctite on them.......maybe a bit of heat will do the trick........If I remember correctly, I had to use a shock driver with a 1/2 socket adapter to break mine loose the first time I changed sprockets.

Harvy

[andyb]

Heat breaks the locktite loose.   90s with a propane torch will do the trick for each of them.

[cjv90]

Got them with some heat.... Thanks gentleman.