Camshaft locknut-how do you loosen the bloody thing?

[old mago]

true, the nut shape could prove a challenge but iam sure you could find some sort of socket to fit ...... i gave up hitting little japanese bikes with a hammer and chisel ages ago and i always look for alternate ways .... ;)

[DJM]

I'll repeat LM's comment

Are you aware of the design and location of that sort of nut?
Good luck with a impact driver. .............lm

There is no way to fit any sort of socket on this particular application.

The 'C' spanner works well for me.

[old mago]

my apologies, yes the nut is unaccessable....c spanner looks good.... it gets a bit nerve wrecking when you use the the drift and nothing happens.

[LOUD MOUSE]

!!!!! use the the drift and nothing happens!!!!!!!!!!!!

What do you mean?. ...............lm

my apologies, yes the nut is unaccessable....c spanner looks good.... it gets a bit nerve wrecking when you use the the drift and nothing happens.

[jnbmoore]

Hey all, thanks for the responses. I did get the nut to finally loosen and unscrew (left handed) and managed the get the points-side camshaft out. Such fun it is!