This is my first time replacing the chain and sprockets on this bike. I was relieved to see it has a normal sized nut however which direction should I spin it to remove it. I don't want to make a difficult nut harder to loosen. So normal counter-clockwise or reverse thread clockwise? I checked the book and it just say to remove it with no other indications of direction... Thanks and Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there.

 

Hmm, IIRC its normal left-loose, right-tight. Make sure your wheel alignment is good when your adjusting your chain tension.

 

I think I made a mistake by cutting the chain first now I'm having trouble getting the front sprocket off. I'm using an 18 volt cordless Dewalt impact. And I wanted to verify for certain because it seems awkward that the nut would spin off to the left to since its the same way the sprockets spins while its in motion. Can I just get a hundred percent confirmation left is off on the front sprocket. Thank you very much also if there's any ideas or if I should just try an air impact?

 

Typically unless it's noted as left hand threads it's lefty loosey. I know it was on the 1000RR and also on both my zooks.

If you are replacing the sprocket anyway just hold the sprocket with a pair of vice grips and use impact to remove the bolt. Next time you'll know to leave on the chain ... the rear brake is your friend

 

You can our the new chain on and only put half the master link on, make sure the link is on the rear sprocket opposite the front and put a piece of wood or metal between the swingarm and wheel than have a friend apply the rear brake and your set. I use a braker bar instead or impact wrenches. I feel like I have more control and its cheaper.

 

thanks for the suggestions, its exactly what I did. I put on The old chain and screwed a couple of links to a 2x2 under the bike stand. then I sat on the bike with my weight on the rear brake and seat. I rhen used the breaker bar ans pulled up or left turn and success! The previous owner had used locktite on the threads which I'm sure is useful however a pain to remove. Now I have to wait for my new setup to arrive. I was only prepping the bike as well as removing temptation to ride it since my rear tire was done and chain fully adjusted out not to mention the dozen or so broken teeth on the rear sprocket. Not safe to ride anymore but still tempting.