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Workshop => Suspension and Chassis => Topic started by: PNWrider on March 23, 2016, 12:18:46 PM

Title: Sprocket hub snap ring
Post by: PNWrider on March 23, 2016, 12:18:46 PM

So I got my new durablue hub on but can't get the snap ring back in place. Is there an easier way than trying to use snap ring pliers that keep slipping?

Title: Sprocket hub snap ring
Post by: Langbolt on March 23, 2016, 01:02:41 PM

Did you try a piece of pipe ? You are talking about the Sprocket Hub retaining ring ? Tap it on and into place with a piece of 1-1/2" SCH40 pipe....(1.610"ID)

I did this a few weeks ago....but couldn't find the piece of pipe I used.....it was a piece of cake to install with the pipe.....a real BITCH without!

:)

Title: Sprocket hub snap ring
Post by: thesmith87250r on March 23, 2016, 01:03:58 PM

tap it around with a flat piece of steel , or find a pipe with right diameter.

Title: Sprocket hub snap ring
Post by: broken1 on March 23, 2016, 10:46:49 PM

Quote from: Langbolt;65849

Did you try a piece of pipe ? You are talking about the Sprocket Hub retaining ring ? Tap it on and into place with a piece of 1-1/2" SCH40 pipe....(1.610"ID)

I did this a few weeks ago....but couldn't find the piece of pipe I used.....it was a piece of cake to install with the pipe.....a real BITCH without!

:)

This is the best method imo. You can even take it a step farther & cut a thin piece of aluminum pipe to go between the steel pipe & hub to reduce the chance of marring the face of the hub.

Title: Sprocket hub snap ring
Post by: dem3500 on March 24, 2016, 01:11:36 PM

i always just push it on by hand or 2 flat head screw drivers. never had any sort of problem lol

Title: Sprocket hub snap ring
Post by: PNWrider on March 24, 2016, 02:39:15 PM

Going to try the pipe trick, been using the screw drivers but no luck

Title: Sprocket hub snap ring
Post by: Skeans1 on March 24, 2016, 04:13:38 PM

Quote from: PNWrider;65900

Going to try the pipe trick, been using the screw drivers but no luck

Two hammer handles work great as well with a wider push area.

Title: Sprocket hub snap ring
Post by: PNWrider on March 24, 2016, 07:10:26 PM

Thanks for the info guys! Just got home and got it on in one try with a 1 1/2" pipe! (http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/71_7473_2017-04-18_4590.jpg)

Title: Sprocket hub snap ring
Post by: thesmith87250r on March 24, 2016, 07:46:16 PM

Glad it worked.  My snap ring is not recessed like yours into the hub