[kccteacher]

I am attempting to remove the primary chain from a 98 Heritage Springer. My question is do I have to remove the front hub on the stator in order to get the chain off? Also, does the nut on the front hub on top of the stator cover have right or left hand threads? Any ideas or "shortcuts" would be greatly appreciated.


THANKS!!!!!

[CD]

Yep, right hand on compensator, left on clutch and man, I wished!

I have got one or two very worn out chains off only to find out I have to pull the freaking compensator to get the new one on anyway.

[kccteacher]

I am disassembling this motorcycle and have the rear wheel and swing arm of the bike. How can I keep the engine from turning so that I may loosen the nut on the compensator?????

Thanks...

[Bobcat]

They make a steel flat bar about 1/4" thick by 1" wide that you put between the front sprocket and the sprocket on the clutch hub. The bar fits in the teeth of the sprockets. If it's the right length the bar jams everything up when you turn the nuts. You should take the adjusting shoe out.
Also, be careful if you remove the stator. There are magnets "glued" to the inside so you don’t want to be beating on it with a hammer. I've been known to use an impact gun when removing the nuts. Just make real sure you are turning things in the right, er, correct direction.

[hotroadking]

JIms makes the tools you need, you have to lock the sprocket with the clutch basket.

In some cases a strong impact wrench will turn the nut fast enough to get it off without the locking bar.

Remember when you put it back on, red loctite and 150 foot pounds to tighten it down.

Also don't loose the spacers that go there important stuff.