The front sprocket nut and washer saga

[darrsi]

Ditto in Harrow, I have an inpact wrench and the sockets requird to make this an easy change. If anybody wants to come round and use them they are welcome.

Erm, hello neighbour...... 

[alexanderfitu]

Ditto in Harrow, I have an inpact wrench and the sockets requird to make this an easy change. If anybody wants to come round and use them they are welcome.

Erm, hello neighbour...... 

Hello! Where are you in harrow :0

[darrsi]

Ditto in Harrow, I have an inpact wrench and the sockets requird to make this an easy change. If anybody wants to come round and use them they are welcome.

Erm, hello neighbour...... 

Hello! Where are you in harrow :0

Just off the Kenton Road.

[alexanderfitu]

ha, im just off Pinner Road! I think I have followed you down Kenton road on my way to work a couple of times.

[darrsi]

ha, im just off Pinner Road! I think I have followed you down Kenton road on my way to work a couple of times.

Not sure about that, i work in Greenford so i would be going towards you on the way to work?

[alexanderfitu]

Oh no true, if you go past northwick park hospital that is

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[darrsi]

Oh no true, if you go past northwick park hospital that is

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That's the normal route, unless it's solid traffic , then i'll go via South Harrow for a change of scenery.

[alexanderfitu]

Yeah then opposite way then.

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[alexanderfitu]

and of course my offer is open whenever.

[darrsi]

Cool 

[Yamazer-92]

Just took my sprocket cover off for the first time since owning the bike, wanted to check what nut I had. I am pretty sure by the look of it it's the upgraded one with the washer but the mess in there was immense, could have done with a pneumatic drill while I was cleaning all that crap  . The gasket was already wrecked in all the crud which has clearly been there a while, but was just wondering if it's a big problem that I'm riding the bike without the gasket in there for a week (what does it even do??) and also should I order a new washer for when I take the sprocket off? Cheers

[Dead Eye]

You should definitely replace the washer with the sprocket, but as far as I can tell the gasket doesn't actually provide any useful function so I don't bother with it...

[xlewisbdx]

Hi, you need a 32mm socket for the old/new sprocket nut.

Would a spanner be suitable?

[alexanderfitu]

Hi, you need a 32mm socket for the old/new sprocket nut.

Would a spanner be suitable?

Ring spanner at the very least, it will be on tight (or should be!) you might have clearance issues with a ring spanner though.

[xlewisbdx]

Hi, you need a 32mm socket for the old/new sprocket nut.

Would a spanner be suitable?

Ring spanner at the very least, it will be on tight (or should be!) you might have clearance issues with a ring spanner though.

The 32mm spanner I am looking at had a ring and an open one. for £7.50 I might as well try that first rather than paying £25+ for a ratchet and socket.

[alexanderfitu]

I dont think you will be able to turn it becuase the nut is reccesed....

Invest in a good socket set! I bought a 250 pounds halfords advanced set 4 years ago and have used it on my car, girfriends car, mums car, all my bikes, its been invaluable.

[xlewisbdx]

I dont think you will be able to turn it becuase the nut is reccesed....

Invest in a good socket set! I bought a 250 pounds halfords advanced set 4 years ago and have used it on my car, girfriends car, mums car, all my bikes, its been invaluable.

I'll see how much a set is compared to a buying it on it's own.

[alexanderfitu]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-94PC-1-2-1-4-SOCKET-SCREWDRIVER-TOOL-TORX-BITS-SET-RATCHET-KIT-BIT-/190682579772?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2c6591433c

Sorted!

[Yamazer-92]

Cheers for that dead eye, I'll order a new washer from fowlers and just check how much that gasket is, if its a few quid might as well chuck it in just in case

[richfzs]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-94PC-1-2-1-4-SOCKET-SCREWDRIVER-TOOL-TORX-BITS-SET-RATCHET-KIT-BIT-/190682579772?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2c6591433c

Sorted!

Careful there Alex, cheap tools are made of Cheddar (or brie if you're unlucky) and are a false economy. At best, they'll trash themselves, at worst they'll wreck what you're working on and bring a world of pain.

Haven't got any myself, but have only heard good things about halfords pro kit. Expensive full price but nearly always on offer, at which point it becomes sensible - good tools will reward you many times over

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[Dead Eye]

Couldn't agree more with richfzs on this - good quality tools pay for themselves. My heavy duty tools I buy from decent manufacturers and daily stuff comes from at least average manufacturers - cheap stuff I go nowhere near! Most of my kit is Torq atm but I have several Draper items as well. So far Torq seems to have been a good balance between quality and price.

Also lewis, a spanner is more likely to slip on the nut than a decent socket which may cause you pain both physically and mentally if it damages the head on the sprocket nut. Its also unlikely to fit properly as the whole assembly is set back. The correct socket is probably £5-£7 from Halfrauds or cheaper on eBay and a decent Draper 1/2" Torque Wrench can be found for around £20-£30 if you shop a bit.

[darrsi]

Hands up who was on the piss tonight? 

[stevierst]

Meh, working! :-[

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[Dead Eye]

Hands up who was on the piss tonight? 

Serious question or did I say something stupid 

[darrsi]

Hands up who was on the piss tonight? 

Serious question or did I say something stupid 

No, i'd just got in, still suffering now! 
Just waiting for a return phone call now to get called into work.
Can't wait......