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Author Message   Oldog Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2008 - 11:44 pm:        Hi I need to borrow the locking tool that locks the front final drive sprocket I will pay shipping both ways trying to get ready for MB5 please PM me if you can loan it to me. TIA Jim Bryant..   Just_ziptab Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 12:17 am:        I used a large C style vise grip on my XB. Just looped it thru the idler pulley studs. Worked perfect! Didn't want to budge to take the nut off, but warmed it up "just a little" and it was golden. Nope, didn't tweak the studs nor mar the sprocket. On a tuber, you might have to put a pipe on the vice grip handle and let it bare against the floor(?)   Just_ziptab Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 12:30 am:          Smoke Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 05:56 am:        i have been putting the bike in gear, standing on the brake and loosening or tightening the front pulley nut. it is usually loctited on the threads and it has LEFT HAND THREADS. turn clockwise to loosen! if the primary is open you can lock the clutch sprocket with a thick piece of aluminum with the bike in gear. i have also put a 2x4 in the spokes to swingarm gap to lock the wheel and let it wedge against the swingarm. tim   Mr_grumpy Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 06:00 am:        Oldog, you could try using a filter strap wrench. I've not done it on that particular job but on many other similar things it's worked fine. http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/skt90210.html This is identical to the Snap-on one that I use.   New12r Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 08:45 am:        Use an old parking brake adjuster from an old chevy truck with drum brakes. Grind to fit and it is free.   Tx05xb12s Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 10:44 am:        I made my own locking tool out of a piece of 1.5" aluminum flat bar I found laying around the shop. If I recall correctly, you need something 5 1/4". Otherwise, Al @ American Sport Bike makes one he can peddle you. Give him or Joanne a call. They're good people.   Bcordb3 Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 11:38 am:        Some great ideas for a special tool. Nice thinking.   Mikef5000 Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 11:44 am:        I've got one. It'd probably be 2 day shipping, and I can get it out tomorrow. No need to ship it back, just bring it to MB5. It's not the 'Buell' brand special tool, it's about 1/4" thick aluminum flat stock with rounded corners. Works perfect, I've used it a few times on my Cyclone. PM me an address and how you'd like it shipped, and I'll get it done! EDIT! This is all assuming the M2 cyclone and your bike have the same primary gear setup. (Message edited by Mikef5000 on March 17, 2008)   Oldog Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 12:48 pm:        Thanks Mike I have a Jim's locking bar for the primary drive chain. What I am needing is the sprocket holding tool for the OutPut sprocket (pulley) I may have to enlist some help and do the back brake thing. Again a heart felt Thanks for the offer but thats the wrong tool. BTW I'll be at C3 central for MV5 hope to see you there.   Mikef5000 Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 01:57 pm:        Hrm. Never heard of that tool. Sorry I couldn't help. Good Luck! (Message edited by Mikef5000 on March 17, 2008)

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