Sprocket Removal *Sorted by Shaun Pearce*

[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. 

[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

[greentoad]

Hehehehe

This is a totally original bike 

It is mint and was gonna be at the show n shine as a totally original specimen.

It is a real peach but I don't want to damage anything or replace any items. Buying is too easy. The chain took me hours to clean and so far I have spent 30+ hours and £0.00

Am I mad???

J.

[ORB]

i do the same, but sometimes, needs must mate

i never spend money, its bad for you.

[greentoad]

Hi all.

So I live near Cambridge, have spent two days driving around various towns trying to buy a tool, or find a cycle shop that has a tool to get this sprocket off, and getting pretty pi$$ed off in the process about such a simple problem.

I have tried most local towns and with Cambridge having dozens of cycle shops and after visiting most of them, I thought that i'd try Halfords, but was sure that they would be a wasted journey.

So, in I walk with this dirty rusty old wheel as young kids ride / sit on new shinny bikes as parents check price tags, and I explained the situation to a young-ish lad who thought I was mad and had no ideas......

But after a good chat and explaining again how this freewheel works to another chap the freewheel came off without any damage.  and during this time we spoke about BMX, it's bizarre how things happen!

Anyway, he also rode BMX in the early 80's on a Curtis, did quite well, and I'd like to say thanks to Shaun Pearce.

So, if any of you know / remember him, we hopefully will have another old rider back onboard soon as he has the Rad details.

J.

[jT Racing]