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bklyn400ex
11-10-2002, 10:17 PM
i was changing my front sprocket today, and i snapped a bolt inside, but the other one is fine, is it ok to ride with one bolt holding it for now?? If i did have 2 get the bolt out what is the best way??? thanx
11-10-2002, 10:23 PM
i would try it one of 2 ways. these are just simple ways to try

1. take a dremel and saw out a little slit so you can fit a flathead screw driver in

2. take some super glue put it on the bolt, then take and old screw driver and put it in there. let it dry and try and unscrew it.

3. if all else fails ride with one bolt
bklyn400ex
11-10-2002, 10:35 PM
thanx alot for the reply, the bolt is actually cracked inside, so i wont even be anle 2 tough it with a dremel, so u think its ok to ride like this?
oregonrider89
11-10-2002, 10:52 PM
I did that same thing and the bolt came right out. I pulled the sprocket off and it was easy to get at it and unscrew it with my hands. May be I got lucky.

oregonrider89
bklyn400ex
11-10-2002, 10:55 PM
if i cant get it out should i ride with 1??
oregonrider89
11-11-2002, 12:52 PM
well, I don't think very much pressure is put on those bolts if the chian tension is correct, but you do run the risk of your sprocket coming off and that could be bad. But if you have your case saver on, it should be ok, but do try to get it fixed, it shouldn't be that tough. Did you try taking the sprocket off and unscrewing the bolt?

oregonrider89
bklyn400ex
11-11-2002, 04:05 PM
no, but it looks like it cracked it the middle of the sprocket, so i dont even know if i'll be able to get the sprocket off because it is threaded
Extremeracer167
11-11-2002, 04:14 PM
cant u just buy a new sprocket? THe only thing that bolt does is holds that splined plate on the sprocket so it doesnt come off. Just buy a new sprocket and a new bolt :huh
11-11-2002, 04:33 PM
How did u break that bolt? I just installed a sprocket like 3 days ago and tightened it as hard as i could. Also the flat side of the sprocket is supposed to face out right? lol hope i put it on right
Quadracer5
11-11-2002, 05:17 PM
Yea, the flat side of the sprocket goes out. The raised side goes in, on the motor side.

Kyle
QuadTrix6
11-11-2002, 05:25 PM
imo i wouldn't run it with 1 bolt, too risky. id dry to maybe back it out with a drill or use the dremel..good luck man
bklyn400ex
11-11-2002, 05:26 PM
the sprocket i put on is brand new, but i cracked the bolt inside
bklyn400ex
11-11-2002, 05:28 PM
if i use a dremel and mess up the threads can i put a bolt with a nut in the back to hold it in place?
Doibugu2
11-11-2002, 05:30 PM
go and get a set of ez out's. most auto stores sell them.
QuadTrix6
11-11-2002, 05:31 PM
Originally posted by Doibugu2
go and get a set of ez out's. most auto stores sell them.

yea thats what i was talking about they work pretty good
nakomis0
11-11-2002, 05:38 PM
Originally posted by bklyn400ex
if i use a dremel and mess up the threads can i put a bolt with a nut in the back to hold it in place?

Lmao, dude looks like you gotta spend $15.

$14 for a new sprocket, and $1 at your local hardware store for newer & stronger bolts, w/ lock washers.
bklyn400ex
11-11-2002, 05:57 PM
lol the sprocket is fine, i just put it on, never even rode the bike with it on, im askin if i drill out the bolt, the sprocket is threaded for the bolt if i mess up those threads, can i just put a nut in the back to hold the bolt in place?
400ex99
11-11-2002, 10:40 PM
go buy a EZ out, take the other bolt out so you can take the sprocket off. take the sprocket with you to a hardware store. buy the EZ out