Rear sprocket removal - help

[honda-atc]

I can not figure out how to get this damn thing off. The bigger bolts just spin and I can't get a end wrench behind it. The cover will not come off without the sprocket being off. The manual does not show anything. What is the obvious solution I don't see?
http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx55/cxarak/e10e75fc.jpg

[JJMF1979]

What year and model is it? and those teeth on the sproket all look bent to the side are you replacing it?

[shortline10]

Remove the axle and then all the bolts on the sprocket . The large bolts hold the sprocket to the axle and the smaller 6mm bolts hold the rubber dampener plate to the sprocket .

[honda-atc]

It's a 1984 ATC 200M. I bought a front and rear sprocket set and the new rear sprocket does not match. Wtf

[JJMF1979]

doesn't match the one thats on there now? teeth wise? it might just not be stock size but the set would still work, might have to take a few links off your chain though

[honda-atc]

No the holes don't line up (pics below). The manual shows four holes and the one on there has five. Guess someone change axle (I guess). Maybe not, thoughts?

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx55/cxarak/ac2cda49.jpg
http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx55/cxarak/56396e60.jpg

[JJMF1979]

Iif the 200m didn't have the chain cover on it i'd run out real quick and check mine and the kids wouldn't know I left lol someone will let you know whats up soon on here there alot of knowledgable guys here, good luck

[jb2wheels]

Looks like the totally wrong sprocket to me.

[WJG1000W]

my 84 aint even close to that just had it off today

[honda-atc]

Yeah I think it has been changed out. After looking around it looks like a 1982 200 sprocket. I guess I'll buy one and try it
out.

[Howdy]

That looks more like a older 185-200 axle to me. I used to have a New sprocket for them at the shop. Now I am wondering if it is still hanging on the wall.
Howdy

[honda-atc]

Edited to add pic

[honda-atc]

Remove the axle and then all the bolts on the sprocket . The large bolts hold the sprocket to the axle and the smaller 6mm bolts hold the rubber dampener plate to the sprocket .

Ok I finally got the right sprocket. I will have some free time this weekend to attempt to remove the axle. I have read some reviews on this site and watched a couple videos. I have remove the tires and chain and plan on removing the pieces indicated in the pics. Any pointers on how to remove for someone that has never attempted?

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx55/cxarak/00172238.jpg

[shortline10]

You dont have to remove the bearing carrier to do the job . Also while your in their you should replace the axle bearings and brake shoes . The brake drums are famous for being hard to remove so a little heat and a big hammer is your friend !!!!!

[honda-atc]

Ok thanks. Glad I asked. I do not have anything to heat with so I guess the hammer will have to work. Are the bearings on eBay ok or should I use something else? Thanks.

[Flossyb20]

If you're not going to use it, I'd be ineterested in that rear sprocket you didn't use...let me know. I'd rather help out a member here....

[shortline10]

That's what im trying to explain , the hammer most of the time isn't enough to remove the drum , its the heat and penetrating fluid thats going to loosen it , but you might get luck and it will come right off :lol: . A cheap Home Depot plumbers torch will do the job but see if you can remove it first .
EBay bearings are fine .


Ok thanks. Glad I asked. I do not have anything to heat with so I guess the hammer will have to work. Are the bearings on eBay ok or should I use something else? Thanks.

[Amater45]

That looks like the 82 big red and plain old atc200 rear end to me. my 83 bigred had the new sprocket type you shown in one of those pics. i second the hard to remove brake drum!

[honda-atc]

Well it was a lot easier than I expected. I had to buy a bigger crescent wrench but it all came right off. I sprayed everything down last night with wd-40 and had no problems. Now I need new bearings and rear brakes. I think the front bearings need replacing too. I will have to search how to do that next. Thanks guys for all the input and advice.