After trying a few different methods, I finally got the clutch apart. I didn't want to hit it with an impact wrench for reasons that 1) I don't own a compressor nor an impact wrench and 2) I didn't feel like buying them items. Since those old-time clutch holder tools aren't readily available anymore (unless you want to spend $40 on one from Motion Pro and I've read that the fit is kind of iffy), I ended up bolting together a couple of steel and friction clutch plates together, which worked terrifically! Once the clutch was locked down, it hardly took any pressure to break that nut.Follow my progress as I rebuild this old 1977 Yamaha RD400, transforming it into a beautiful Japanese vintage racing bike.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Clutch Time
After trying a few different methods, I finally got the clutch apart. I didn't want to hit it with an impact wrench for reasons that 1) I don't own a compressor nor an impact wrench and 2) I didn't feel like buying them items. Since those old-time clutch holder tools aren't readily available anymore (unless you want to spend $40 on one from Motion Pro and I've read that the fit is kind of iffy), I ended up bolting together a couple of steel and friction clutch plates together, which worked terrifically! Once the clutch was locked down, it hardly took any pressure to break that nut.
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