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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 135 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year: 1972
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Originally Posted by JB in NC
Using a socket that will clear the shaft, drift the sprocket onto the splines. Tap, don't beat (8 oz. hammer rather than 3 lb. hammer). Draw the sprocket fully home with the nut, then remove the nut and install lock plate and nut. Some red Loctite does well here. The mainshaft bears against the thrust washer in the clutch gear, so you will not force it out of position by hammering on it lightly.
The sprocket should be a press fit, some tighter than others, but I have never seen one that could not be installed.
Jim
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Using this method, this was as far on as I could get the sprocket. Is this enough? 
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Crossville, Tn.
Posts: 486 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year: 1969 Other Motorcycle Model: Triumph Sprint 900 Other Motorcycle Year: 1998
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Opps, I mean kicker shaft.
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Chief Harley Engineer
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Originally Posted by NP72Iron
Using this method, this was as far on as I could get the sprocket. Is this enough?
No, you should be able to push/drift the sprocket on far enough for the nut to have full thread engagement.
Jim
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No you are not on far enough. You are not past the seal in the retainer. I would remove retainer/seal and try fitting sprocket on shaft first to determine what you are fighting against. I have filed some a bit to get a fit.
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Master Custom Bike Builder
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It is desirable to leave 4 retaining plate screws slightly loose, slip sprocket on and spin to center seal. Remove sprocket and final tighten retaining plate screws.
I have an old sprocket with relief holes cut into it to allow access to retaining plate screws. Enables seal centering and final tightening in one process.
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 135 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year: 1972
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Drive sprocket woes
Well, after utilizing everyone’s recommendations this is where I am sitting with it. Is this acceptable?
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