Sprocket Stuff...

Picked up this handy tool for holding the counter sprocket while bolting/unbolting...



http://www.sprocketstuff.com/Sprocket_Stuff/Sprocket_Stuff_-_Motorcycle_Sprocket_Tool.html

Just used this tool for removing a very frozen countershaft sprocket. The tool works well. One needs to make sure it rests flat against the sprocket and the end that sits on the swingarm is seated on the slider or firmly on the swingarm (either way so all is aligned and wont shift in use). I needed to use my breaker bar and 1/2 of my aluminum floor jack handle, as an extension, to loosen the nut, after using a little Boeshield on the threads. Seems a bit more torque than spec required to remove (72.5 ft. lbs./spec)

Boeshield is a great lubricant and rust preventer, but Kroil is awesome for loosening stuck bolts, nuts, and screws.

http://www.kanolabs.com

Thanks Mike.... Used what was nearby tonight but maybe will buy some Kroil to have in the house.

Installed a new countershaft sprocket this morning. Putting things away and noted a minor issue. Considering the torque required to remove the countershaft nut it's not surprising.

The small spacers that screw into the plate and seat in the sprocket teeth got a little gouged, from the old or new on removal/installation. Obviously with 72.5 (install) to over 100 ft. lbs. (remove) of torque the spacers were the weakest link and good they are. Better to waste/wear the spacer than the teeth of a new sprocket. Good tool but I figure it needs spare spacers for regular installation and removal duties or a way to marry the plate and sprocket tight together while in use as any weld or imperfection of the swingarm surface may move one or 3 contact surfaces in use.

How about "Mouse Milk" it along with many others is a good old penetrant. Used it extensively along with Kroil working on airplanes back in the day. The Border Patrol has a good one called "Free" I get a can anytime I can at the Fleet Garage. If the parts guy says "hey where you going with that" ? I tell em I need a can and show him the label of what I have in my hand and tell him its "FREE". I haven't had a complaint past that yet, it works good too.