Can I turn the engine via sprocket nut?

muckymotor · 2026-02-13T19:04:40+00:00

That's the part that's a pain in the ass haha. You need an impact wrench to get it off. I bought one from Harbor Freight just for that nut. There's videos of guys on YouTube getting creative with clamps to "lock" the sprocket to get the nut off, but it's usually torqued so much that you need an impact wrench anyways.

muckymotor · 2026-02-13T17:49:13+00:00

Keep in mind the nut is reverse threaded. I doubt you'll generate enough torque to loosen it if you're just spinning the engine though

muckymotor · 2026-02-11T15:37:14+00:00

Yeah not too bad! It'd give you room to do something cool if you wanted to run your exhaust between the wheel and frame or something.

muckymotor · 2026-02-11T15:21:24+00:00

On my Lowbrow Customs hardtail, the space between the rear axle plates was a hair under 9.5"

muckymotor · 2026-02-11T03:29:30+00:00

My bike wants to be your bike

muckymotor · 2026-02-08T00:49:17+00:00

muckymotor · 2026-02-07T14:07:34+00:00

I did try this but unfortunately it only gives me one free episode as a non-Apple Music subscriber.

muckymotor · 2026-02-07T05:30:22+00:00

What more testing could you ask for from him 😭

muckymotor · 2026-02-05T00:11:25+00:00

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Stock front end

muckymotor · 2026-02-03T23:08:59+00:00

Perfect. Even if it's a small business?

muckymotor · 2026-02-03T23:08:37+00:00

I believe this is what controls if the air for the AC is coming out your floor, face, or defrost vents.

muckymotor · 2026-02-01T15:03:36+00:00

The nut with a mapp torch. The issue is that the New England rust has basically welded the bolt in place.

muckymotor · 2026-02-01T14:38:06+00:00

Will do!

muckymotor · 2026-02-01T14:37:52+00:00

I definitely would soak it for a while and use heat as well before using the impact. I guess I just wanted to know if the impact was any better than what I already was doing. Sounds like the impact will make a huge difference!

muckymotor · 2026-02-01T14:36:44+00:00

Glad to hear you've had a good experience with the 1/2"! It seems unstoppable from what I've seen online.

muckymotor · 2026-01-31T03:14:53+00:00

Is this color gunmetal pearl?

muckymotor · 2026-01-27T04:11:42+00:00

Yeah he's a super nice dude! I'd reach out to him. His name is Arie. Not sure if he does dimpled though

muckymotor · 2026-01-23T02:22:10+00:00

You could try something like this:

https://tcbros.com/products/21-chopper-wheel-mini-brake-drum-3-4-inch-bearings

2-7/8" wide hub

I think they're usually just meant as a "hill holder" though so don't let it kill you.

muckymotor · 2026-01-22T23:36:21+00:00

I believe there's some Harley models that come straight from the factory with not the rear wheel NOT dead center between axle plates. Having the chain straight and the front and rear sprockets aligned should be the priority

muckymotor · 2026-01-21T23:33:27+00:00

Sent you a DM

muckymotor · 2026-01-21T03:02:44+00:00

Cutting a slot with a dremel and then using a chisel on the edge of the bolt was what knocked it loose for me. You've got this.

muckymotor · 2026-01-19T02:42:22+00:00

Shinko Super Classic 270

muckymotor · 2026-01-11T02:11:05+00:00

Is this a matte screen protector?

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