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Post by Fox on Feb 7, 2012 18:25:23 GMT -5
I tried out the socket today and even with an impact you still have to get the nut started back onto the threads and that's where I needed help. I couldn't do it alone. I had to hold it down and my girl got the nut started. I'm gonna try and find a suitable car rim and tire so I can do like the guy in this old video.
Or, I was thinking I could make one of these things with some threaded rod and some 3/4 inch plywood but it looks like it's cumbersome and more hassle than is needed.
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Post by aeroxbud on Feb 7, 2012 19:13:49 GMT -5
I just hold it down with my hands to compress it, then put both feet on the clutch. This leaves your hand free to start the nut. For some strange reason mina engine scoots over here come with a 39mm nut. So i had to buy a 39mm spanner as nowhere does that socket. All the parts places sell a 38 mm nut that fits so you can use an impact gun or torque wrench though  |
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Post by Goosey on Feb 7, 2012 19:21:13 GMT -5
That tire trick works real well. Even lil ol me was able to take the clutch apart by myself, and I recommend it often. Now i have that video so I can link to it. Thanks Mr. Fox.
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Post by 90GTVert on Feb 7, 2012 20:18:36 GMT -5
For getting the nut started I like using my feet much better than leaving a car tire or whatever lying around.
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Post by Fox on Feb 7, 2012 21:32:49 GMT -5
For getting the nut started I like using my feet much better than leaving a car tire or whatever lying around. Yeah I tried that but I couldn't get it cause I guess I'm not limber enough or there's a trick to it I have yet to learn. You got a video of how you do it? |
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Post by dude on Feb 8, 2012 0:56:55 GMT -5
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Post by 90GTVert on Feb 8, 2012 1:00:34 GMT -5
If you're trying it standing up, sit down. That's the trick to it I guess. lol
I thought I had a shorter vid, but I guess not. Disassembly is at 9:00. Reassembly at 16:55.
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Post by Fox on Feb 8, 2012 2:39:23 GMT -5
I was standing. It looks real easy in the vid but the 150c springs are waaaay stiffer than a Minarelli ones. I'll try it sitting. Thanks for the vid! |
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Post by 90GTVert on Feb 8, 2012 9:58:29 GMT -5
I've done it that way on a 250 clutch setup. Doesn't seem that bad to me, but then I do also understand I weigh pretty much double what a lot of people do. lol
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Post by 2strokd on Feb 8, 2012 10:05:49 GMT -5
I used to think that was "the way" until i saw a clutch tool for it. Then i still thought, "no way im spending good part money on that tool lol". Ive always sat down to do em. Its like a routine for me.
Tighten the clutch into the vise, grab my "clutch rag" and wrap it around the clutch so the chain-wrench dosnt tear the shoes up, grab the chain-wrench and loosen the clutch, take it out if the vise, take one step back, sit in my chair, put my two feet on the clutch to support it, use my hands to loosen the nut..... Reverse order for assembly.
If someone moved my chair ide be sore the next day from busting my hump!
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Post by bigcheesestick on Feb 8, 2012 10:11:37 GMT -5
One of those opportunities for the wife to earn her keep! I push it together, and she starts the threads. Easy peasy!
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Post by stepthrutuner on Feb 8, 2012 11:10:36 GMT -5
I still say using a automobile brake disc is superior to a rim... easier to manipulate, etc. Don't knock it til you've tried it.
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Post by Fox on Feb 8, 2012 13:42:55 GMT -5
I still say using a automobile brake disc is superior to a rim... easier to manipulate, etc. Don't knock it til you've tried it. That makes perfect sense to me. Anything heavy with an appropriate sized hole in the middle will work. A nice big heavy truck rotor prolly weighs the same as a small car rim and tire |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2012 17:17:41 GMT -5
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Post by bigcheesestick on Feb 8, 2012 18:31:31 GMT -5
Looks exceptionally dangerous to me. If that thing tips to one side or the other... BANG! ZOOM! :scared:
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