there is a flywheel/clutch holding tool for future reference. When you say you built your tool he might have thought it was mickey mouse.Did you hit the puller with an impact? That works great on those pullers.
I checked the sprockets and axle.all are straight. I think that fricken chain lube just gums the hell out of everything. I WD-40'd the crap out of it and we'll see.
I had one and it flowed good.I decided to go with pods for easier access to the carbs and cleaner looking. The EHS flows real good.Just dont let it get clogged and do not oil it.
the only reason I am questioning it is because of the couple of kining links.The whole setup is factory and its an 05. The sprockets dont look worn at all.