front sprocket install goof

[busanewb]

So this weekend i installed the factory pro shift star. All went well with the install.

The main reason for this post is i think i did something bad. I installed the front sprocket with an pneumatic impact wrench while the bike was in first gear. Ive read that is the wrong way to install it and i could of damaged my transmission. Kind of freaks me out since the bike only has 1200 miles on it... Just wanted yalls thoughts on this.

 

[nosbig]

Probably not the best practice. Take it for a spin, if you damaged the transmission you should be able to tell. There's nothing like a good scare to make you remember next time.

 

[busanewb]

It went straight to the dyno afterwards. tuner didnt mention anything. I personally have not ridden it yet. (trucked it home)

 

[ColdBusa]

Take it for a spin and see how it sounds. Next time put a brake bar through the wheel to prevent the tire from spinning and have the trans in neutral. Note: I had the chain on it to do this.. don't need to have the master link in to do it either.

 

[dadofthree]

I'd say ur lucky this time, never had an issue with the front sprocket, no pull bars, nothing. Been lucky I guess. Did you mean to tighten it with the impact wrench or just not thinking ?

 

[busanewb]

I'd say ur lucky this time, never had an issue with the front sprocket, no pull bars, nothing. Been lucky I guess. Did you mean to tighten it with the impact wrench or just not thinking ?

I wanant thinking about it since I pulled the sprocket off with the impact while the bike was in neutral so tightened it with an impact but I know the bike wasn't in neutral when I tightened it.

 

[dadofthree]

With the Gen I I bought a socket, forget now, 35 37 mm, but on the Gen II which was a different size I just used the rear axle nut wrench provided. Removed and replaced it by hand. I have never had an issue with this nut, but understand others have.

 

[sixpack577]

With the Gen I I bought a socket, forget now, 35 37 mm, but on the Gen II which was a different size I just used the rear axle nut wrench provided. Removed and replaced it by hand. I have never had an issue with this nut, but understand others have.

Gen2 axle nut and front sprocket nut are both 36mm

 

[Dennis]

I've done it that way plenty of times.