Removing Clutch Basket

[midnighttoker]

what is the easiest way to remove the large bolt that keeps the clutch basket on? i cant get a good grip on it because the clutch keeps spining when i try to loosen it.

[svtkid78]

either use an impact gun or a flywheel holder

[McSkinner]

I took all the clutch plates out and put a flat head screwdriver through one of the fingers on the basket and wedged it in one of the notches on the hub. I know I'll catch hell for telling you this, but I didn't have an impact handy and it took me a couple hours and a few failed attempts before resorting to the trusty screwstick. I was kicking myself in the ass for not trying it sooner. Be careful.

[zilladude]

make a clutch holding tool by riveting a drive & driven clutch plate together. If the engine is still in the bike you just have to put it in gear & hold the brake to loosen it.

[Schizo]

I bought an impact wrench for 50$ new and was the best tool purchase i've ever made removing those hard to get off nuts like that and the flywheel are SO easy with an impact it will make your head spin.

[frocashmoney24]

airgun+bigassed socket+money wrench holding on ur sprocket=poppin that biotch off!

[midnighttoker]

i tried the screw driver method before i posted this thread. hehe. but no luck. i went to try the impact gun and couldnt find a 1 1/4" socket, only a wrench. so ill go buy the socket and hope it will work, thanks for your help..........

[SICK BOY]

I bolt a old friction plate and steel plate together,and then hit the nut with a impact gun.Works great .

[fixitrod]

I bolt a old friction plate and steel plate together,and then hit the nut with a impact gun.Works great  .

That is the best holding tool. It even works for re-torquing the nut. Just put it in gear and hold the brake.... then put in the clutch and steel that is bolted together and torquer down.