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Archive for the ‘Tools’ Category

Wrench as Rotor/Flywheel Holder

Posted on July 12, 2009, 8:32 pm, by Biquetoast, under Poor Man's Tool Tips.

So you need to *hold* the rotor/flywheel while you are trying to remove it or install it.  Well… I actually don’t recommend doing this, but if you’re as brave/stupid as me, go ahead (note that since the outer bolt is left-handed, this photo is of the TIGHTENING position)… To clarify, I’m using the wrench as [...]

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Rear Axle as Rotor Puller

Posted on July 12, 2009, 7:48 pm, by Biquetoast, under Poor Man's Tool Tips.

It’s true… in certain situations… If you have a ’76 – ’80 KZ750 twin, and if you do not have a “real” rotor puller handy when you need to remove the rotor (on the left side of the engine, where the stator is), then you can use the rear axle as a rotor puller.  It [...]

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