Sprocket Question (UPDATED)

04-04-2008, 01:10 PM

What is the fastest/easiest method to replace the rear sprocket?

ejcycles · 04-04-2008, 01:16 PM

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Remove the rear wheel, remove the four nuts that hold the sprocket pins, then remove the C clip and remove the sprocket. Everything else in reverse order. Torque the sprocket nuts to 15 ft. lbs. and then after adjusting the chain {may have to remove links} torque the axle to 45 ft. lbs.

katoranger · 04-04-2008, 02:07 PM

You may need a helper with the c-clip. It is large and not the easiest to remove on your own without the proper tools.

I threaded a piece of wire through each end and my Dad pulled on one end with me on the other.

Installing it back wasn't too bad. That c-clip is the worst part of changing the sprocket.

Someone else may have a better method, but the best is to get a big pair of c-clip pliers.

Allen

Q · 04-04-2008, 04:25 PM

You may need to leave the 4 nuts in place until after you remove the sprocket. The pins may turn along with the nuts. After you remove the sprocket you can grab them with a pliers.

Q

04-04-2008, 10:00 PM

i think i can work it out. i noticed today that my chain has basically no play in it and is already forward almost all the way. With that in mind, I am hoping the sprocket will fit without messing with the chain.

katoranger · 04-04-2008, 10:16 PM

If you are going to a smaller sprocket you will end up with more chain slack and possibly needed to remove a link or two.

Allen

04-05-2008, 01:39 PM

after closely examining this chain slack situation, I think it is pretty good that i've not been off roading.

04-05-2008, 06:44 PM

removal was easy as the 4 bolts holding the sprocket on were all loose enough to remove by finger..thank god for the retaining clip!!!!!!!

i removed that my stretching it slightly with a pair of needle nosed plyers then used a screw driver to pop it off.

The chain worked fine and i still have room to adjust for stretch.

i can't help but wonder about wheeling cycle. after this..i'll never do business with them again and will in fact steer as many people away as i can.

there is a sneaky suspicion in my mind that they are deliberately trying to make these bikes look bad.

also...the sprocket and chain combo they had on were so tight its ridiculous..hopefully nothing was damaged.

i guess I am as good a motorcycle mechanic as they are, at least I have the sense to tighten bolts and knew better than to think that a vibration issue of the type i was experiencing was sprocket or chain related.

STEER CLEAR OF THEM UNTIL THEY HIRE SOME NEW HELP!

edit: Suggestions anyone?

04-04-2008, 01:10 PM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	Sprocket Question (UPDATED) What is the fastest/easiest method to replace the rear sprocket?
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04-04-2008, 01:16 PM	#2
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Zap Remove the rear wheel, remove the four nuts that hold the sprocket pins, then remove the C clip and remove the sprocket. Everything else in reverse order. Torque the sprocket nuts to 15 ft. lbs. and then after adjusting the chain {may have to remove links} torque the axle to 45 ft. lbs. __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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04-04-2008, 02:07 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	You may need a helper with the c-clip. It is large and not the easiest to remove on your own without the proper tools. I threaded a piece of wire through each end and my Dad pulled on one end with me on the other. Installing it back wasn't too bad. That c-clip is the worst part of changing the sprocket. Someone else may have a better method, but the best is to get a big pair of c-clip pliers. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-04-2008, 10:16 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	If you are going to a smaller sprocket you will end up with more chain slack and possibly needed to remove a link or two. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-04-2008, 04:25 PM	#4
Q Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 348	You may need to leave the 4 nuts in place until after you remove the sprocket. The pins may turn along with the nuts. After you remove the sprocket you can grab them with a pliers. Q
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04-04-2008, 10:00 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	i think i can work it out. i noticed today that my chain has basically no play in it and is already forward almost all the way. With that in mind, I am hoping the sprocket will fit without messing with the chain.
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04-05-2008, 01:39 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	after closely examining this chain slack situation, I think it is pretty good that i've not been off roading.
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04-05-2008, 06:44 PM	#8
Guest Posts: n/a	removal was easy as the 4 bolts holding the sprocket on were all loose enough to remove by finger..thank god for the retaining clip!!!!!!! i removed that my stretching it slightly with a pair of needle nosed plyers then used a screw driver to pop it off. The chain worked fine and i still have room to adjust for stretch. i can't help but wonder about wheeling cycle. after this..i'll never do business with them again and will in fact steer as many people away as i can. there is a sneaky suspicion in my mind that they are deliberately trying to make these bikes look bad. also...the sprocket and chain combo they had on were so tight its ridiculous..hopefully nothing was damaged. i guess I am as good a motorcycle mechanic as they are, at least I have the sense to tighten bolts and knew better than to think that a vibration issue of the type i was experiencing was sprocket or chain related. STEER CLEAR OF THEM UNTIL THEY HIRE SOME NEW HELP! edit: Suggestions anyone?
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