electical problem

[matteeanne@yahoo.com]

Seen it done, never done it. I flatten the washer, press on the brake (with chain still on bike) and it's lefty loosy right? I'm reefing and it's not budging. I'm a dumb ass, what am I doing wrong? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Rick McCauley]

Save youself a lot of headaches Matt. Get a half inch drive impact gun. If you don't have a compressor, get an electric one. You won't even have to step on the brake. Rick A17 ________________________________ From: "matteeanne@..." To: fasteddiecopeman ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 5:21:01 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Removing front sprocket bolt Seen it done, never done it. I flatten the washer, press on the brake (with chain still on bike) and it's lefty loosy right? I'm reefing and it's not budging. I'm a dumb ass, what am I doing wrong? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[matteeanne@yahoo.com]

Lefty loosy? My impact driver would not budge it, I am using a 24" torque driver, still no luck. What am I doing wrong? Sean Brown Looking for the perfect gift for the wife/Mom/or "the person who has everything?" www.brownsbirdestates.com To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 3:33:27 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Removing front sprocket bolt Save youself a lot of headaches Matt. Get a half inch drive impact gun. If you don't have a compressor, get an electric one. You won't even have to step on the brake. Rick A17 ____________ _________ _________ __ From: "matteeanne@yahoo. com" To: fasteddiecopeman ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 5:21:01 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Removing front sprocket bolt Seen it done, never done it. I flatten the washer, press on the brake (with chain still on bike) and it's lefty loosy right? I'm reefing and it's not budging. I'm a dumb ass, what am I doing wrong? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[matteeanne@yahoo.com]

Should I try heating it a little? Sean Brown Looking for the perfect gift for the wife/Mom/or "the person who has everything?" www.brownsbirdestates.com To: Rick McCauley ; dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 3:36:32 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Removing front sprocket bolt Lefty loosy? My impact driver would not budge it, I am using a 24" torque driver, still no luck. What am I doing wrong? Sean Brown Looking for the perfect gift for the wife/Mom/or "the person who has everything?" www.brownsbirdestat es.com To: dsn_klr650@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 3:33:27 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Removing front sprocket bolt Save youself a lot of headaches Matt. Get a half inch drive impact gun. If you don't have a compressor, get an electric one. You won't even have to step on the brake. Rick A17 ____________ _________ _________ __ From: "matteeanne@ yahoo. com" To: fasteddiecopeman ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 5:21:01 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Removing front sprocket bolt Seen it done, never done it. I flatten the washer, press on the brake (with chain still on bike) and it's lefty loosy right? I'm reefing and it's not budging. I'm a dumb ass, what am I doing wrong? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Rick McCauley]

Lefty loosy, righty tighty.. I never thought that to be the best way to tell someone how to tighten or loosen bolts/nuts. Counterclockwise removes, clockwise installs. (except left hand threads of course) I assume you are trying to spin the nut counterclockwise. Is you compressor up to 100 psi or so? If it is, that baby must be really stuck. Mine came off quite easily at 90 psi. I would try a couple squirts of PB Blaster, and let er sit overnight.Then hit her with the gun again. If that doesn't work, a good cold chisel and a healthy hammer may be enough to break it free. Get a replacement nut if you end up damaging it. Rick A17 ________________________________ From: "matteeanne@..." To: Rick McCauley ; dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 5:36:32 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Removing front sprocket bolt Lefty loosy? My impact driver would not budge it, I am using a 24" torque driver, still no luck. What am I doing wrong? Sean Brown Looking for the perfect gift for the wife/Mom/or "the person who has everything?" www.brownsbirdestates.com To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 3:33:27 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Removing front sprocket bolt Save youself a lot of headaches Matt. Get a half inch drive impact gun. If you don't have a compressor, get an electric one. You won't even have to step on the brake. Rick A17 ____________ _________ _________ __ From: "matteeanne@yahoo. com" To: fasteddiecopeman ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 5:21:01 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Removing front sprocket bolt Seen it done, never done it. I flatten the washer, press on the brake (with chain still on bike) and it's lefty loosy right? I'm reefing and it's not budging. I'm a dumb ass, what am I doing wrong? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Saline]

On Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:21:01 -0700 (PDT) matteeanne@... writes:

> > Seen it done, never done it. I flatten the washer, press on the > brake (with chain still on bike) and it's lefty loosy right? I'm > reefing and it's not budging. I'm a dumb ass, what am I doing wrong?

<><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><> My suggestion is to not hit it with a hammer and chisel as that will only damage parts you don't want damaged. I use a 1/2" drive breaker bar called Big Mikey. Mikey is about 18" long and hefty. I suggest you put it in 5th gear, on the side stand, get on the right side of the bike. Put the socket and breaker bar on the nut (you've already flattened the washer) step on the brake with one foot. Put your stomach on the seat and grab the breaker bar with it about even with the swing arm. Use two hands. Make sure the socket is really on the nut. Then put some pressure on the breaker bar. Make sure you have the rear brake pedal depressed. Then believe you will loosen the nut and give a mighty jerk. Don't try to ease it off. Jerk on it. That should break it loose so you can reposition the breaker bar and repeat as needed. It will be much easier if you decide you are going to remove it with the first jerk on the breaker bar. Believe you will loosen it and I think you will. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTFoYboQLTrt9iJ1Mck6RJWYUcNpiBlQZw8VeROwGhp9wc8kEfMoeM/

[hershonm]

That, Mr. Saline, was one of the best forum posts I've ever read - the warning, posing as a suggestion. All the information, presented clearly, with just the right touch of manly spirituality: Believe - and it will budge. Bravo, Jeff Saline! And bravo, Big Mikey!

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Saline wrote: > > On Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:21:01 -0700 (PDT) matteeanne@... writes: > > > > Seen it done, never done it. I flatten the washer, press on the > > brake (with chain still on bike) and it's lefty loosy right? I'm > > reefing and it's not budging. I'm a dumb ass, what am I doing wrong? > <><><><><><><><> > <><><><><><><><> > > My suggestion is to not hit it with a hammer and chisel as that will only > damage parts you don't want damaged. > > I use a 1/2" drive breaker bar called Big Mikey. Mikey is about 18" long > and hefty. > > I suggest you put it in 5th gear, on the side stand, get on the right > side of the bike. Put the socket and breaker bar on the nut (you've > already flattened the washer) step on the brake with one foot. Put your > stomach on the seat and grab the breaker bar with it about even with the > swing arm. Use two hands. Make sure the socket is really on the nut. > Then put some pressure on the breaker bar. Make sure you have the rear > brake pedal depressed. Then believe you will loosen the nut and give a > mighty jerk. Don't try to ease it off. Jerk on it. That should break > it loose so you can reposition the breaker bar and repeat as needed. > > It will be much easier if you decide you are going to remove it with the > first jerk on the breaker bar. Believe you will loosen it and I think > you will. > > Best, > > Jeff Saline > ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal > Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org > The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota > 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT > ____________________________________________________________ > Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTFoYboQLTrt9iJ1Mck6RJWYUcNpiBlQZw8VeROwGhp9wc8kEfMoeM/ >

[dooden]

Assume its factory tight.My electric impact just rattled and rattled Wife standing on rear brake, I used a 1/2" breakerbar with a cheater pipe over the handle, and really had to pull hard to the point the brake was slipping alot, but persistance prevailed. Now have air impacts (1/2") I am pretty sure might have taken it off. Of course its been torqued to ut um my spec. Goodentight No idea why the factory made it so tight. (Japan = 2001 model) Good Luck, it will come off, worse case cut it with a dremel and install a prevailing torque nut. Jake (RIP) used to sell them, surely somebody has filled the void. Also assume your talking about the front sprocket "nut" not bolt. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, matteeanne@... wrote: > > Lefty loosy? My impact driver would not budge it, I am using a 24" torque driver, still no luck. What am I doing wrong? > Sean Brown > Looking for the perfect gift for the wife/Mom/or "the person who has everything?" > www.brownsbirdestates.com matteeanne@... > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Rick McCauley > To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 3:33:27 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Removing front sprocket bolt > > > Save youself a lot of headaches Matt. > Get a half inch drive impact gun. If you don't have a compressor, get an electric one. > You won't even have to step on the brake. > > Rick > A17 > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > From: "matteeanne@yahoo. com" > To: fasteddiecopeman ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com > Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 5:21:01 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Removing front sprocket bolt > > > > Seen it done, never done it. I flatten the washer, press on the brake (with chain still on bike) and it's lefty loosy right? I'm reefing and it's not budging. I'm a dumb ass, what am I doing wrong? > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[dooden]

Except adding a pipe over the handle of the breaker bar really can increase the leverage... Trust me.. I have broken a couple of them in my time. Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "hershonm" wrote: > > That, Mr. Saline, was one of the best forum posts I've ever read - the warning, posing as a suggestion. All the information, presented clearly, with just the right touch of manly spirituality: Believe - and it will budge. Bravo, Jeff Saline! And bravo, Big Mikey! > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Saline wrote: > > > > On Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:21:01 -0700 (PDT) matteeanne@ writes: > > > > > > Seen it done, never done it. I flatten the washer, press on the > > > brake (with chain still on bike) and it's lefty loosy right? I'm > > > reefing and it's not budging. I'm a dumb ass, what am I doing wrong? > > <><><><><><><><> > > <><><><><><><><> > > > > My suggestion is to not hit it with a hammer and chisel as that will only > > damage parts you don't want damaged. > > > > I use a 1/2" drive breaker bar called Big Mikey. Mikey is about 18" long > > and hefty. > > > > I suggest you put it in 5th gear, on the side stand, get on the right > > side of the bike. Put the socket and breaker bar on the nut (you've > > already flattened the washer) step on the brake with one foot. Put your > > stomach on the seat and grab the breaker bar with it about even with the > > swing arm. Use two hands. Make sure the socket is really on the nut. > > Then put some pressure on the breaker bar. Make sure you have the rear > > brake pedal depressed. Then believe you will loosen the nut and give a > > mighty jerk. Don't try to ease it off. Jerk on it. That should break > > it loose so you can reposition the breaker bar and repeat as needed. > > > > It will be much easier if you decide you are going to remove it with the > > first jerk on the breaker bar. Believe you will loosen it and I think > > you will. > > > > Best, > > > > Jeff Saline > > ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal > > Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org > > The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota > > 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT > > ____________________________________________________________ > > Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! > > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTFoYboQLTrt9iJ1Mck6RJWYUcNpiBlQZw8VeROwGhp9wc8kEfMoeM/ > > >

[Tengai Mark Van Horn]

At 1:05 AM +0000 9/24/09, Dooden wrote:

>Except adding a pipe over the handle of the breaker bar really can >increase the leverage... Trust me.. I have broken a couple of >them in my time.

LOL... after my fourth visit to Sears for killing one Craftsman 1/2" drive ratchet and snapping off three Craftsman 1/2" drive breaker bars while trying to remove the pulley nut from an old SAAB, I gave up and told the clerk he won't be seeing me any more that day. Love that warranty. Mark