I searched but cannot find the answer....
I am replacing my chain and sprockets and am wondering if anti seize is recommended for the countershaft sprocket nut? I have changed two before (SV 650 and the Strom to 16T) and did not use anti seize. Removal of the nut today was nothing less than a B*tch!

Yes I bent the washer back down first.

After busting my stones last night trying to break it loose,I used Kroil and let it set overnight. Today it took some doing, but I was able to get it loose.

Do any of you use anti seize?

TIA

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No. High strength thread locker such as red Loctite is specified. New sprocket nuts have it pre-applied. Heat can be used to defeat it but a long breaker bar or an impact gun are the usual removal tools.

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Pat- 2007 DL650A was ridden to all 48 contiguous states. 2012 DL650A is just getting started.
Nicknames for posting ease on my part, Vee = all DL1000s. Wee = 2004-2011 DL650s. Glee = 2012+ DL650s

What GW said plus I take them off with the chain still on and the rear brake locked.

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I'll know where I'm supposed to be when I get there.

Thanks Pat, glad I asked first.
I used a breaker bar, but it was still tough....no impact wrench available... yet.

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Comes off easy with an impact. I never have tried it any other way.

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I have now changed Hmmm...8?...10? or more countershaft sprockets in 42, no count again...44years! I remember to this day changing the sprockets of my first bike, a worn out Yamaha YD3. My experience was similar to your post, was I mad. Just 18years old, my first attempt to undo was the wrong way which added to the..Joy? With borrowed tools, 'cos I didn't own any then, I slipped a meter (3') length of pipe over the socket handle. With my dear old Mum ducking low and holding the pipe, I took a swing at it with the back of an axe! Off it came just in time to save me from an internal explosion. OH! I do remember!

To this day I never over torqued this nut, just a solid twist on the wrench and always folding down the tab washer. I never experienced a problem from this method.

I once bought a very cheap but good little Yamaha 500 DOHC about a 1976 model (TX500?) with a spare engine as the gear box was shot, jumping out of first gear at every attempt. A good wash and an inspection found it was only a v loose countershaft sprocket. On tightening it up I had a perfect $500 bike.

One learns every day.

Saturn 5...the heavy lifter

Mine came off using a 1/2 inch drive socket wrench. I put a foot on the brake and leaned over the seat. I have an impact wrench but did not need it. I am getting ready to switch from the 16 to a 17 tooth. The 16 lowered the rpms but no real change in mileage. Good for highway but more shifting needed on the daily commute.

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Vstrom 650 ABS

An impact wrench wouldn't touch mine. I used a breaker bar with a long piece of pipe on the end. I also slipped an iron bar through the wheel and across the chain stays to stop the rear wheel from turning.

The local shop put it on with an impact wrench and I suspect it was overtorqued.

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'09 DL650 ABS (Sold)

I use the pipe through the wheel with padding as to not scratch anything. The breaker bar worked but it took alot of oomph to get it to break free. I did not overtorque it when I put the 16 tooth on...maybe I am just getting weaker with the added years

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