Rupert Ratio shows the tool to be like a clutch plate with a welded-on steel bar sticking out. But when I look on-line there are quite a few of them there but they don't have the bar protruding. Could someone explain to me please? Thanks in advance. Phil.
Hi,
If the drive chains are removed the bar can rest on the footrest (or another part of the bike) to stop the clutch basket rotating when fitting or removing. Without the bar use the rear brake to stop the basket rotating when fitting or removing.
Best wishes...
So is this right: it's not necessary to have a tool with a bar, but it is necessary to have a tool? Phil.
rightly or wrongly I dont use either . Rattle gun takes it off and puts it back on and never had a failure yet . Same goes for the crank cog nut just dont let it over tighten but have been doing it for years so probably have the touch with it .
I do put the car wheel nuts back on with the same gun then torque them up so i do have a good idea how tight they are .
Thanks Ducati2242. Any other thoughts/advice, anyone? Phil.
Often the locking tools are just a special plate that has the inner and outer teeth of the plain and friction plates cut in it. You find a bit of bar say 3/4 x 1/4 and drill it and the plate to attach it. A very useful tool. Just make sure that when you are attching the bar that you have positioned it so the clutch spring screws don't get in the way.
If you have a spare plain ans friction plate then you could bolt these together and add the bar to make your own tool.