bakaneko
Well-Known Member
Well, I got three of the four pedal cranks off and the Cyclone is completely off the other bike. Other than some rust, it looks fine to put on new bike. But, the new bike has the drive side pedal crank still on it and I am not sure how to remove it. The other three I either used the crank puller (one), cut the entire pedal crank (soft aluminum), or cut and hammered it out. But, with this pedal, because engine is already on it, I cannot put it on its side and really hammer the crap out of it.
Here are pictures of what I tried so far. I hammered, pried (large screwdriver), random s**t, and tried to cut into the soft aluminum. The problem with a full cut is that the sprocket is in the way. I don't think I can cut deeper other than just parrellel cuts which I don't think will help ease the friction fit of the tapered axle and crank. Maybe, it would. I have primitive tools (no dremel, etc). These cuts were done with a small metal saw.
Take a look at second picture if I cut those yellow lines will that ease the friction pressure? I dont think so but I am not sure. Ideally, I would cut perpendicular and then wedge a screwdriver in there and the crank should just pop out. But, that sprocket is in the way of doing that. I can try to make the parralel cuts at an angle as much as possible but it wont be much of an angle due to sprocket.
What you guys think I should do?
Here are pictures of what I tried so far. I hammered, pried (large screwdriver), random s**t, and tried to cut into the soft aluminum. The problem with a full cut is that the sprocket is in the way. I don't think I can cut deeper other than just parrellel cuts which I don't think will help ease the friction fit of the tapered axle and crank. Maybe, it would. I have primitive tools (no dremel, etc). These cuts were done with a small metal saw.
Take a look at second picture if I cut those yellow lines will that ease the friction pressure? I dont think so but I am not sure. Ideally, I would cut perpendicular and then wedge a screwdriver in there and the crank should just pop out. But, that sprocket is in the way of doing that. I can try to make the parralel cuts at an angle as much as possible but it wont be much of an angle due to sprocket.
What you guys think I should do?