[Daytonads]

Before I go any further, I just want to be forthright and tell you that I'm about to b*tch up a storm right now. Ready? Here goes. So my chain and sprockets have seen better days and it's about time I changed them so I buy a set online. Having never done the chain and sprockets before I consult the wonderful world of the internet and the Ninja 300 service manual. Hmmm...Ari Henning didn't seem to have a problem in his youtube video taking off the front sprocket, and the manual specifies 92 lb/ft of torque. I'll need a breaker bar and someone to stand on the rear brake and I'll have it off in no time! I slip the 27mm socket over the sprocket nut and put a decent amount of pressure on it. Okay, nothing is happening, let's put on some more pressure! Whew man, do my arms really look that good when flexed? Nevermind, this d*mn nut ain't coming off! Despite the brake lever being stood on the bike is going forward because I'm putting so much force on it. Alright, this isn't working, let's try a 3-foot extension, some liquid wrench, and a heat gun that'll do the trick! Cue a stream of expletives. There is no way that this is 92 lb/ft of torque! Time to hit harbor freight and buy their electric impact wrench, 230 lb/ft of torque should be able to get this sucker off! Lo and behold, it still can't get it off! IT'S STILL STUCK! I don't know if superman was working on the Kawasaki assembly line or maybe a disgruntled worker decided to torque that sucker to 250+ but it is just not coming off. Maybe I'm just a weakling but at this point it is just ridiculous and have NO idea why on earth it would be so tight. Currently waiting for the shop to open Tuesday so I can rent their lift and use their air impact wrench. If that doesn't work, then truly there are some feats that cannot be achieved by mortal man and so I will place my bike on a stone for some Arthurian legend to come along someday and finally pry that sucker off.
Rant over.

TLDR: Front sprocket note on waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy too tight.

PS: Yes, the locking washer is bent down completely.

 

[Brion B]

Keep us updated if/when and how you get it off.Good luck,you can do it.

 

[Zaph]

Heat the nut with a blowtorch (or windproof grill lighter) and try again.

 

[howlinhoss]

I stuck an axe wrapped in a towel between the wheel/swingarm. Then I took a 3' breaker bar to get that nut off.

I am not a fan of standing on breaker bars.

 

[DDub]

Yeah, that thing is a bitch to get off. A piece of wood between the wheel and swingarm is a good trick too.

 

[mcdc12209]

Ingersoll Rand.

 

[vulgr]

Yep, agreed. On way to tight from factory. Good tips above ^

 

[kingsley wright]

I know this is probably stating the obvious but did you remember to flatten the bend in the holding tab of the washer behind the nut. I've done it, and I know others who have done it (or not done it, rather) and I also know of people forgetting to bend it back when they reinstal the front sprocket, having it come loose later.

 

[xorbe]

Like, we just had this thread!
http://www.kawasakininja300.com/for...25898-help-front-sprocket-won-t-come-off.html

 

[Daytonads]

Late update: I dropped my bike off to local shop last week for a rear tire and they got it off within a few seconds with their air wrench. It is now torqued to the CORRECT setting and can now get it off with just a regular 2 foot breaker bar. Seriously though, still wondering why it was on so ridiculously tight?!?!

 

[Redbullrioter]

Makes you consider buying an impact wrench now right? ?


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[Daytonads]

Lol, damn straight. After this it seems you'll never when you'll need it!

 

[Timpo]

In my experience impact gun was utterly useless.

Although one I bought was cheap one that was rated at 250lb-ft, when I took it to the shop, the shop owner said even with their heavy duty impact gun(I don't know the torque rating), it didn't work.

He had to have one of his mechanic who weighed over 200 lb hanging on the extended(about 6 or 7 feet) breaker bar and had to heat up the nut REALLY HOT. (He said he used something hotter than torch, I don't know what it was)

 

[Gables_Ninja]

Impact gun is king for these things. It's a must have for any mechanic of any level with a compressor. lubricant + heat + impact gun pretty much always works. If it doesn't it's the exception. And it virtually never damages anything, unlike breaker bars (someone will fight me on that though).

Glad to see issue was solved.

 

[Bigd]

Before I go any further, I just want to be forthright and tell you that I'm about to b*tch up a storm right now. Ready? Here goes. So my chain and sprockets have seen better days and it's about time I changed them so I buy a set online. Having never done the chain and sprockets before I consult the wonderful world of the internet and the Ninja 300 service manual. Hmmm...Ari Henning didn't seem to have a problem in his youtube video taking off the front sprocket, and the manual specifies 92 lb/ft of torque. I'll need a breaker bar and someone to stand on the rear brake and I'll have it off in no time! I slip the 27mm socket over the sprocket nut and put a decent amount of pressure on it. Okay, nothing is happening, let's put on some more pressure! Whew man, do my arms really look that good when flexed? Nevermind, this d*mn nut ain't coming off! Despite the brake lever being stood on the bike is going forward because I'm putting so much force on it. Alright, this isn't working, let's try a 3-foot extension, some liquid wrench, and a heat gun that'll do the trick! Cue a stream of expletives. There is no way that this is 92 lb/ft of torque! Time to hit harbor freight and buy their electric impact wrench, 230 lb/ft of torque should be able to get this sucker off! Lo and behold, it still can't get it off! IT'S STILL STUCK! I don't know if superman was working on the Kawasaki assembly line or maybe a disgruntled worker decided to torque that sucker to 250+ but it is just not coming off. Maybe I'm just a weakling but at this point it is just ridiculous and have NO idea why on earth it would be so tight. Currently waiting for the shop to open Tuesday so I can rent their lift and use their air impact wrench. If that doesn't work, then truly there are some feats that cannot be achieved by mortal man and so I will place my bike on a stone for some Arthurian legend to come along someday and finally pry that sucker off.
Rant over.

TLDR: Front sprocket note on waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy too tight.

PS: Yes, the locking washer is bent down completely.

Heat up the nut and hit it with the impact gun

 

[Frank]

If you don't have an impact gun, you can put pressure on the nut with a breaker bar and hit the back of the bar/socket with a regular hammer (steel not rubber). This worked for me when my impact gun would not.

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