Clutch Hub Tool

[Rick]

How many of you guys own a clutch hub holder tool? Used to remove and install the hub holder/holder basket?

What other tool or ideas have you used as a substitute?

I get the whole idea of using the correct tool for the job......but other alternatives are out there?

I've heard of using a penny between the gears.....copper being soft and not damaging?

Thanks

 

[Anders]

I have the proper tool for my Gasgas, but not for all other motors that I work on.
As a substitute for a tool, I use a rag between the gears if the motor is out of the frame. If not, I try to lock it by putting it into high gear and use the rear brake.

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[GasGas]

Just hold it with your hand and use an impact gun. Wearing a leather glove makes it easier.

 

[Anders]

Just hold it with your hand and use an impact gun. Wearing a leather glove makes it easier.

To loosen it you can of course use the impact gun. How do you keep it from rotating when thightening it up?

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[hamilton]

I use 1/2 impact gun to loosen and those common gray work gloves between gear teeth to torque nut. You'll need to have primary cover removed to access gear teeth.

 

[pscook]

I made a pair of "scissors" out of two pieces of 1/8"X1" flat bar. Bent the ends 90 degrees and bolted them together. The other end has 5/16" (8mm) bolts to hold flywheels in place. Multi tool!

 

[Rick]

Phil,

Nice work for the tool.....

I was think of ordering this: http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/989/18289/Tusk-Clutch-Holding-Tool?term=clutch tools

 

[GasGas]

To loosen it you can of course use the impact gun. How do you keep it from rotating when thightening it up?

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I use a 3/8" drive impact. It has a max torque of 75 ft pounds.

 

[pscook]

Phil,

Nice work for the tool.....

I was think of ordering this: http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/989/18289/Tusk-Clutch-Holding-Tool?term=clutch tools

If I had time I would order that, mine was made of necessity. Plus, it works, so why mess with success?

I like that Tusk tool as it can do clutch as well as flywheel. I believe my BiL has it and is pleased with its usability.

 

[StuJohnson]

Here is what I use.
Large C clamp vise grips with the clamps removed and Grade 8 bolts.
With my old CRF I bolted an old clutch steel plate to it and that worked awesome.

I use impact to remove and then this tool and torque wrench to tighten.

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[PEB]

I have a stack of old clutch fibers and metals i bolted together to hold things in place.
PLasic spark plug thingy or stuff the top end full of nylon rope as well.

 

[Coop]

I made a tool similar to this one for my bikes. An old metal plate, a piece of steel for handle, a few minutes on the welder.

 

[Moto7man]

Phil,

Nice work for the tool.....

I was think of ordering this: http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/989/18289/Tusk-Clutch-Holding-Tool?term=clutch tools

I've had one of those for about 5 years, it works very well.

 

[Rick]

I made a tool similar to this one for my bikes. An old metal plate, a piece of steel for handle, a few minutes on the welder.

That's what I'd like to have made....but I didn't have any old steel plates laying around. So I settled for the Motion Pro Clutch Basket tool.

 

[roverhybrids]

I've been meaning to buy one like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110763586269?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[gassergrant]

I was going to weld a bar to a old sproket but use a old pipe wrench to clamp the final drive, its so hard it does no damage at all , with caution tho