| Author | Message | ||
     Jon_s |
I'm planning to remove the primary cover this weekend and torque the sprocket nut to the new value. Does anyone know the size of this nut? I just want to make sure I have the correct socket at hand. Thanks (posted in Knowledge Vault but no replies). | ||
| Skully |
Jon, I recall purchasing a 1 3/16", six-point socket for torquing the sprocket nut on my 2003 XB9S. Can someone verify this? Keith | ||
| Sik_s |
I am in mid doing exactly that right now on a '04 12R. The proper socket for the nut is a 1 and 1/8". | ||
| Al_lighton |
I was surprised to find that a 1-1/8 fit a little looser than I would like to for that kind of torque..a 28mm fit a little better. 28mm is 1.122, 1-1/8 is 1.125. That little .003 sure felt like a lot more. | ||
| Jon_s |
Thanks Al. Saved me having to go and buy a socket. I have a nice SK 6-sided 28mm collecting dust in the toolbox. | ||
| Stormtrooper1015 |
You'll probably have another one to do Jon... I just have to order the parts from Freedom.... Cheers Mike | ||
| Sik_s |
Maybe the difference between 6pt and 12pt? | ||
| Kdan |
Is it a metric nut? If it is, then I would think a metric socket would fit it a little better, no? | ||
| Tailspining |
The difference is more than likely due to different "socket" manufactures. I just replaced mine and my Craftsman 1 1/8" 6 point and 12 point sockets fit just fine. I would recommend the 6 point because it has more surface contact with the nut. You'll want every bit of it with the higher torque. | ||
| Jackbequick |
Check out the black oxide finished impact wrench sockets your local auto parts store. Including the "special purpose" sockets. I found a 32mm one intended for use on GM front wheel drive cars that is perfect for the 1-1/4" Buell clutch nut. It is a six point with extended reach and the extra length gets you solidly on the nut and lets you buck the turning forces with your off hand. It was only $7 or so. Take a measurement with your digital inch/metric LCD caliper and go shopping. You get a lot more respect at the auto parts store when you come in with a caliper in your hand and looking like a machinist. Jack | ||
| Reepicheep |
LOL. Thats what I did, walked into sears (which had the best selection of big sockets) holding a caliper. Worked great. Once the nuts get that big, the fact that there is some wiggle is not nearly as big a deal. To round off the edges (even with a 12 point instead of a 6 point socket) would require rounding over a massive amount of steel. | ||
| Jackbequick |
And then you got your socket and wrench adjusting shims. My Dad had a small metal tobacco can in his tool box that included a number of short pieces broken off of hack saw blades. They had the teeth blunted and one or two of those slipped into a socket would tighten up a loose fit and sometimes save the grip on a rounded off nut or bolt. Jack |
