front sprocket

[vicvega]

I've lent my tools to someone, clutch compressor etc, so need to know if I can chage a front sprocket without removing the clutch?

[sean brady scooters]

you could chance wedging a screwdriver in between chain and sprocket.........

[vicvega]

Sounds like a challenge!

[rog60]

you could chance wedging a screwdriver in between chain and sprocket.........

Or lock the flywheel with the holding tool might be safer.................

[Terrible Taff]

I've lent my tools to someone, clutch compressor etc, so need to know if I can change a front sprocket without removing the clutch?

All depends on what clutch sprocket you are using - a chain can be removed from around a 46T clutch but not a 47T.
Removng a front sprocket can be done by undoing the front sprocket bolt then the pull the sleeve off the crankshaft splines, if fitting a 16T in place of a 15T the chain needs to be stretched enough to fit, if using 17-46T then an 81 link chain is required.

Fitting 19-46T in place of 18-47 wth 82 link chain then you need to get the clutch out!

To stop the clutch turning use a wooden hammer shaft into the clutch sprocket/chain so as to undo the front sprocket bolt.

Hope this has helped, next time don't lend out your tools unless you know they will be returned quickly!

Ian Frankland
Taffspeed

PS I just noted your ID vicvega - if doing this with a vega disregard the above except for locking the clutch to undo the front sprocket bolt.

[vicvega]

Cheers fella's, think I'll get my tools back first, I'll only get half way through and find I need em.