What special tools do I need?

[freeridenick]

I've hunted around but can't find all the info in one place. Am I right with the below?

Without looking at maintenance jobs like mechanical seal replacement all I need to take an engine apart to provide useful spares are:

• Flywheel holder

• Fly wheel puller

• clutch holder

• valve spring compressor

[8541Hawk]

If you have a 1\2" drive air impact there is no need for a holder.

The puller is a 22x1.5 bolt around 50 -60mm long if I remember correctly but one of these guys can confirm the length.

You do need a way to hold the clutch

Along with a valve spring tool you will also need a old 35mm film container or something like one.
You cut the bottom out and it goes between the spring and the head so you don't damage the head with the spring tool.

[fabiostar]

and a few large hammers

[freeridenick]

I haven't got air tools. Is a normal impact driver not enough?

[fabiostar]

I haven't got air tools. Is a normal impact driver not enough?

i done my own and my mates bike and never used air tools. both came of pretty easy with a few sharp thumps and the back brake stood on. worth a go to see if it comes of?

[MacV2]

Marty is a special kind of tool...

[lloydie]

Marty is a special kind of tool...

And your a multi tool !

[freeridenick]

Marty is a special kind of tool...

And your a multi tool !

Enough with the Dad jokes.

[MacV2]

Marty is a special kind of tool...

And your a multi tool !

Yeah much more useful...

Nick I'm not a Dad, never have been & hopefuly never will be...

[lloydie]

Marty is a special kind of tool...

And your a multi tool !

Yeah much more useful...

Nick I'm not a Dad, never have been & hopefuly never will be...

[VTRDark]

This is what you need for the flywheel.
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 30#p330335

[8541Hawk]

I haven't got air tools. Is a normal impact driver not enough?

If the engine is in the chassis it is not a real issue, just use a 2X4 through the rear wheel so the swingarm locks everything in place.
If it is out of the bike it can be tough as the bolt is torqued down to 130ft\lbs.

If you don't have a comp. to run air tools they also have new battery powered units can can also do the job.
Or someone might be able to loan you one for the job