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1971 CB500K0 Resto 3/71 VIN 1000896
AshimotoK0:
Heated and soaked the retainer with PlusGas, several times during the day and welded a 4 foot bar to the old sprocket. Discussed with Bryan and we both had the same thought that if you pass a threaded rod through the bearings to clamp the removal tool to the retainer/hub, then this helps prevent the 4 pegs riding out. With a 5 foot bar on the removal tool, I finally got it to unfasten by 3/4 of an turn but had to get home so left final removal until tomorrow. Still 'kin tight though ! Mine was definitely staked inside the 4 peg holes. possibly by a PO /possibly because it's a very early production VIN. Dunno but can't believe the extraordinary high torque required to move it.
AshimotoK0:
Hallelujah !! it's out and not too much damage ... definitely re-usable. What a tw*t of a job that was. Thanks to everyone for you advice plus Bryan & Mick ( sounds like a dodgy Lowry song singing duo from way back), who had a spare on hand if I f'ked up. See photos ..definitely staked !!!
Few pics to bore you with.
IF ANYONE IS DOING THIS JOB, ONCE I HAVE REPLACED THE BEARING, I WILL GLADLY SEND THE TOOL TO YOU.. not the bars though ... too heavy.
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JamesH:
Phew, great work here and absolutely loving this thread. You're a very skilled and patient man indeed....
hairygit:
No good in your case Ash as you were already stripped to the hub, but for anyone else trying this, it's much easier to leave the tyre on the complete wheel. Then clamp the removal tool firmly in a good bench vice, place the retainer on the tool, and turn the wheel. You can apply a lot of turning force like that, and it has never failed me yet!
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JamesH:
Now he tells you ;-) !
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