clutch tools

[Isamemon]

clutch tools
is there a special tool needed to remove the clutch bolts on a 78 r/80
someone told me I need to get one

this is not an alignment toool

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The fiche indicates they are "fillister" heads which I believe is an allen bolt...might be a slotted screw head. On my /2, the clutch bolts were countersunk slotted screws. In that case, I found a good fit with a large screwdriver which I used to engage the slot and get the screws out.

So, unless there's something much different in your bike, you shouldn't need any special tools. You'll need something to slowly release the tension in the clutch pack. IIRC, there will be 6 of these bolts around the perimeter. You can remove three of them, and then insert longer bolts (say about 70mm long) with a washer and nut on them. You can then insert the long bolt and run the nut/washer down to the rear of the clutch pack. This will hold the spring tension while you remove the three remaining original bolts. Once they're out, you can methodically loosen the nuts on the three long bolts until the tension is release from the spring.

You'll also need to fashion something to hold the entire clutch pack from rotating as you remove each fastener. I found a small strap of metal in which I drilled a few holes. I then used these holes to attach to one of the four holes where the tranny mounted and something on the clutch pack to resist the torque of removing the bolts.

Kurt in S.A.

[Isamemon]

thanks kurt