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Compensating sprocket cover

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by joshbob, Apr 26, 2011.

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  1. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    Oh wow, excellent info. Thanks.
    I put mine on with blue. I'm running a 93" shovel. How will I know it the nut comes loose? Will it start knocking?
    Next question: Why is the mainshaft on my 4speed tranny a reverse thread??
    Tommyc, Apr 27, 2011
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  3. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    If the primary belt on my bike breaks how will I break loose the nut on the engine mainshaft? Will I need to make a special tool?
    I have the special tool to hold the clutch shell.
    Tommyc, Apr 27, 2011
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  4. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You'll know because right after it does you
    hear a bunch of clanging noises and you say
    "shidt" out loud...

    So you won't say "oh shidt" out loud

    Keeps the basket on,
    hotroadking, Apr 27, 2011
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  5. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    I know it keeps the basket on but why is it reverse thread?
    Tommyc, Apr 27, 2011
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  6. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    So the nut and the compassemby will pop off? ooo, that's bad right?
    Tommyc, Apr 27, 2011
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  7. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    thats why you use red.

    Or you might see it back off slightly,
    then it doesn't have full clamp and it beats
    the inside of the rotor out (I've seen that happen twice)

    Remember tq and clamp are two different things.
    hotroadking, Apr 27, 2011
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  8. Tommyc

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    Things that are bad..... haha
    I am having John Sachs install a thunderjet in my super E carb and polish the intake manifold also. He sounds like he really knows his sh1t!
    Errr aahh err ahh, I need more power!!!
    Tommyc, Apr 27, 2011
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  9. Tommyc

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    HRK look at the pic of my blus bike above. Notice the 2 coils on the left side of the motor? I want to move the forward coil to the right side of the bike and mount it on the seat post frame tube. That way it will be just opposite the location of the standard coil.
    do you forsee any problems with that idea?
    My goal is clean up the view of the engine on the left side. The forward coil blocks a lot of the view of my sexy, handsome and becautiful shovelhead motor.
    Tommyc, Apr 27, 2011
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  10. joshbob

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    Yeah, the first thing I got rid of was the huge stock aircleaner and got a chopper Dave one. It's only 4" in dia. and doesn't obstruct the view of the motor or the old butterfly Keihin carb. Anything you can do to unclutter the view of your engine the better. Yeah, those shovels are sexy ol' things! Mac the Wife thinks so, too!
    joshbob, Apr 27, 2011
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  11. chucktx

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    in theory, it is trying to tighten itself while running........
    chucktx, Apr 27, 2011
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    Just 2 or 3 drops of red....you may have to take it apart again sometime...you need to use heat or impact to loosen a nut locked on with red...use heat on the comp nut not an impact gun...an impact could loosen the rotor magnets.
    Lucifer, Apr 28, 2011
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  13. joshbob

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    Oh, yeah, red locktite on that sucker! I think it was Chucktx who recommended to me to use a rubber sanding block for a "chain locking tool". I have one and will use it instead of spending $40 on a real one.
    joshbob, Apr 28, 2011
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  14. Tommyc

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    Hey, that's a good tip Josh and Check! The proper tool is only $14.95, but the choice is yours.
    Chuck, that's what I thought, it was reverse so it would be tightening itself whild spinnng.
    So my question is why isn't the comp nut reverse thread also????
    Tommyc, Apr 28, 2011
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  15. chucktx

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    i cant answer that question, as the motorcompany didnt consult with me before making that decision!!!!!!!! lol maybe to confuse those that work on their own machines????
    chucktx, Apr 28, 2011
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  16. Tommyc

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    It would have made a lot of sense, no?
    I'm sure there must be some reason for it.
    Tommyc, Apr 28, 2011
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  17. hotroadking

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    don't see why you can't relocate it
    as long as it's mounted, grounded and properly connected
    hotroadking, Apr 28, 2011
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  18. Tommyc

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    Ummm, what? Wrong discussion?
    Tommyc, Apr 28, 2011
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  19. chucktx

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    ?????????:wtf:???????????:roflmao:
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  20. chucktx

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    we must make exceptions for our elderly members............:D:D
    chucktx, Apr 28, 2011
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  21. Tommyc

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    Alzheimers already HRK??
    Tommyc, Apr 28, 2011
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