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Clutch tool ?

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by cowboy, Jul 12, 2012.

  1. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    I pulled my primer cover & seen this set up so got out the SM to read & it's had a special tool number HD38515 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1342147989.780087.jpg
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    bad stater & thats my clutch hub , need to pull it & front sprocket to get to the stater
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    That's the clutch spring compressing tool...Manual also says "it's not necessary to remove the inner primary to remove the alternator"....so it shouldn't be necessary to remove the clutch... I can't remember if I took the inner primary off or not when I replaced the stator on my '90 Softail....
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    Also keep an eye out when you remove the comp sprocket...there could be more than 1 shim/spacer under the shaft extension,they're there for proper alignment of the primary chain...
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You don't need no steeenkin special tool.

    Loosen clutch adjuster on cable,
    Loosen clutch adjuster nut, spin out allen adjuster to release tension on the spring
    Now remove the center Jesus Clip, watch out for flying clip...
    Slide out center adjuster allen,nut and backing plate assembly
    this exposes the nut, leave the spring on with clutches in,
    use impact to loosen nut(s)
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    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    That's only if the inner primary has to come off..."Jesus Clip"...lol, it sure is...:roflmao:
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Don't think the inner primery has to come off , but the chain has to & front sprocket does
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    same thing,
    you'll need a locking block to hold the chain, or a bar

    I had a poly three step block made, shove it in and crank the nut off
    with either a breaker bar or the impact.

    Put it back on with the bar/wrench

    You don' nee no steeenking special tools...
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    :confused:I hear the stator could fall appart if you use an impact wrench loosenong it.:confused:
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Well you'd have ti beat on it.

    I have done plenty with no issue taking it off no real stress removing

    Put it in with tq wrench. I would not install with impact


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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    So your saying the chain will come loose without pulling the clutch basket ? I. Have pulled them off with impact , but never put one on that way TQ all the way
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    no you need to pull it and the comp nut but you don't need the spring compressor

    When you loosen up the adjuster it takes the pressure off the Jesus clip
    don't try and remove the clip first. Loosen jam nut back off the adjuster
    when you get zero pressure you can get the clip out with some biggass
    clip remover tool.

    Then that center adjuster, nut and the plate it tightens down too
    slips right out. behind it is the clutch basket nut, and it's easier to remove
    with the spring on it and the clutches in the basket or the inner clutch
    hub will spin if you remove the spring and clutches. BTW it's left hand threaded

    then remove the comp nut, spacer, spring basket and the clutch hub
    chain and comp gear will slide off together if you have the old style
    chain adjuster take the 9/16 nut off too, it will slide out on the chain
    off the bolt with the hub chain and comp gear, then you can get to
    the rotor, it's best removed with two allens, hook them in the two holes
    and pull straight out, it will be tough because it is magnetic as is the stator
    and once free will come right off the shaft, then you can remove the stator.
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Ok thank you , that's the way I've done it in the past ,just got confused with you & lucifer , all the rain we've been having , the sm says about the same
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    New stater in all is good here , thanks lucifer & HRK for your info no stinkening special tool needed
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    Glad to hear it - been following this thread, Cowboy. When you have an open belt drive it's even easier. I have found that in many cases, no steenking special tools are needed.:D
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    Not a fan of a open belt drive.............:rant:
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    I have never seen a set up like this. Till I opened this one up , & like cardboard Iam not a fan of open primer , my older brother had one on his pan & he went down & the clutch hub cought his calf ripped it up good
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    Belt drives/dry clutches are fine. Problem is most people dont have shields on them. And that's just stupid,JMO

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