How do I remove the front sprocket???

I realize this is probably a stupid question for you experienced people but I am very new to this. Can anyone tell me the steps to remove the front sprocket?

I have a Clymer manual for 73-81 but this is a 1982 so there seem to be some differences in some area. In the section for removing the drive sprocket is says "At the end of the output shaft, use a cold chisel and a hammer to bend the tab of the washer behind the sprocket nut away from the nut. Use a hammer and a drift to flatten the tab against the output sprocket." Loosen the drive sprocket nut."



Are the tabs I have arrows pointing to in the picture the tabs I need to bend as mentioned in the manual? It only mentions one tab and I see what looks to be four and I want to be sure before I start trying to bend things.

When the tabs are bent against the nut you cannot put the correct size socket on it because they are in the way. So, if you can fit the socket on it you should be able to remove the nut. However, the sprocket nuts are usually VERY tight and hard to remove, so you need a way to hold the sprocket from moving. The link below shows a way that works extremely well, and since your drive chain obviously needs to be replaced making the tool should not present any problem for you. Ed

www.kzrider.com/forum/21-tools/325119-bu...rocket-holder#325119

650ed wrote: When the tabs are bent against the nut you cannot put the correct size socket on it because they are in the way. So, if you can fit the socket on it you should be able to remove the nut. However, the sprocket nuts are usually VERY tight and hard to remove, so you need a way to hold the sprocket from moving. The link below shows a way that works extremely well, and since your drive chain obviously needs to be replaced making the tool should not present any problem for you. Ed

www.kzrider.com/forum/21-tools/325119-bu...rocket-holder#325119

Thank you very much for the info! Ill have to give this a shot when I get a little free time
That tool is genious! Theres no limit to what a creative mind can come up with