Gear Pulling Question

[D-Max2012]

Has anyone ever used something like this to get to the Starter clutch? I need to get to it to check those "rocks in a box' sounds when starting. Wondering if the screws needs to be re-tightened or the whole unit need replacing.

 

[Traumahawk]

Have you see Seans Videos?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePW96hG2Ojw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw2uqNnRwCw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf33AGRTZ6s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbOCIYl2pCA

 

[D-Max2012]

OMG!!! Excellent information Traumahawk.
Thanks Sean for putting that out there.
Now, I wonder how much is that tool for removing the flywheel?

 

[blaxmax]

You can rent those.

 

[sdt354]

Has anyone ever used something like this to get to the Starter clutch? I need to get to it to check those "rocks in a box' sounds when starting. Wondering if the screws needs to be re-tightened or the whole unit need replacing.

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I believe Garette used that same one. I always use a harmonic balancer puller. I'll be
pulling one tomorrow. I've got my lead hammer all ready to whack the center bolt.
Pullers have to be on straight, no matter what kind used. There's more than one way to do almost anything. Heat is your friend.
Steve,

 

[D-Max2012]

Is it always recommended to peen the bolt heads or is something like an acetone cleaned bolt hole, bolt and Red Locktite enough?

 

[davesax36]

Mine are peened and have red loctite.

 

[davidon]

Arlington, VA? Did you move recently? My neck of the woods

 

[davesax36]

Yeah. I came back home. Bike's are still in Texas with my wife. She's moving up when we sell the house.

 

[D-Max2012]

Just picked this one up from Harbor Freight.. Feels pretty strong.. Will know if it does the job when it warms up outside.. Not bad reviews also..

 

[one2dmax]

The crow foot and middle shaft should be strong enough. The question is if the bolts are strong enough. The bolts are the key to the removal.

Sean

 

[Traumahawk]

Dont the bolts atleast have to be grade 8?

 

[D-Max2012]

the package says Grade 5

 

[D-Max2012]

I guess I could pick up some higher grade bolts if needed.

 

[D-Max2012]

I'm thinking, since I don't have a garage to work in, I'll have to leave the bike in pieces outside while I determine if the starter clutch is only has loose bolts, or need replacing.. I figure, at the bare minimum, I should pick up new replacement Bolts (Part No. 91316-08014-00 x 3).