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Front sprocket removal rattle gun !!!!

Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:07 pm

Soooo made a bit of a boo boo today guys... big night last night and recovering today with a hell of a hangover. Anyways i have an 06 zx10r which im putting a new chain and sprocket kit on.
The chain and rear sprocket were already removed and unfortunately no longer available so without thinking i put it in first and rattle gunned it.
4-5 secs and it loosened, didnt free spin so shouldnt have stripped a gear. Dont have the new chain/sprockets yet either so couldnt chuck the new chain on to use the brake in nuetral.
My question is what are the chances i have damaged something?

Re: Front sprocket removal rattle gun !!!!

Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:17 pm

If I remember correctly on my ZX6R the front sprocket nut was not held too tight, it's simply secured by that bent washer/stopper.

So hopefully your rattle gun would not have put too much pressure on the gearing mechanism.

Re: Front sprocket removal rattle gun !!!!

Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:07 am

I'd install the new chain and rear sprocket to get the bugger off. Some of them are amazingly tight. Didn't think I'd get the front one off my ER6N....

Re: Front sprocket removal rattle gun !!!!

Mon Sep 12, 2016 1:15 pm

Ok so sorted a chain yesterday to check if it was alright and she rides fine, 2hr ride no issues what so ever so think i got very lucky i didnt damage anything.
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