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Re: Help removing the clutch cover bolt
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:35 am
by CaptDan
Spree23 wrote:I'm interested in doing the pulley mod and opened up the crankcase cover just fine but I can't keep the clutch cover from turning while I loosen the retaining bolt. In the manual, I see a Universal Holder tool which I don't have. Any suggestions?
I used a gear puller to hold the pulley while tightening/untightening. Once it's clamped on, it bears against the frame, holding the pulley stationary while you reef on the pulley nut.
You can pick these up for around $20 at a discount auto parts store. You want the 'finger-gripper' type with four tangs that are tightened with a center square nut turned with a ratchet wrench.
Additionally, you'll need a long-* ratchet (providing leverage) for the nut- preferably a torque wrench.
Works like a charm.
CaptDan
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:40 am
by Dac
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:49 pm
by Chisholm
I hope you didn't break the nut loose with your torque wrench!
I always keep a good cheater bar in my toolbox. A piece of jack handle works well.
Re: Spree hill climbing ability
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:12 am
by TURN1
"I think I can, I think I can"
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:15 am
by CaptDan
Chisholm wrote:I hope you didn't break the nut loose with your torque wrench!
Didn't have to. While pulling up to my driveway last month:
CCCCKLLIISZIBANGACLANGCLANNG!
Previous owner apparently forgot to torque down the nut when he changed out the drive belt.
CaptDan
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:54 pm
by po89mm
if any of you are familier with downtown grand rapids michigan, ive climbed up Michigan Street and cresent a few times.
For those who dont know, those are massive hills that id wager is in the 40+ degree angle area. My scoot goes at a snails pace but does climb them.
Honestly i wouldn't worry too much about the speed thing. A scooter is more or less a powered bicycle. Folks EXPECT them to be slow.
