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Sprocket Removal *Sorted by Shaun Pearce*

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greentoad:
Hi all

I need to get a sprocket off (but also must be able to re-use it) so that I can strip and clean a wheel. I remember the days of using a socket with nipples, or if in dire straights a screwdriver and hammer  :'(, however I need to be able to re-use this sprocket and don't want to damage it in any way.

I have no tools like this anymore.

The sprocket that has 2 small holes, centre to centre is 4 cms.

Can I use a Chain Whip? or do I need a socket?

Any help please ASAP.

Thanks

J.

gmac:
You need a sprocket removal tool. Biagio has them, and they're always on the bay.  :daumenhoch:

ORB:
if you need it fast, go to your local bike shop and buy one, or get him to do it if you are a novice ;)

greentoad:
Hi all

I have searched the bay and also visited a few shops, but they have dozens and nothing that fits.

The only way to get it off is by using the spanner with 2 small circular prongs 4cm apart, there is no other recesses etc.

Apparentley this sprocket is rather old (so that's a good thing for the bike), but I don't know how to get it off unless I have a tool especially made up.

Any help? or i'll have to get a tool made by an engineering company  :'(

Pics tomorrow

Cheers

J

ORB:
1- freewhell in the vice
2- Tighten the feck out of it and crush it.
3- Twist wheel so the freewheel comes off
4- Buy a new one :)

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