Clutch fixed

martin · 01-19-2014, 12:00 PM

Finally got my clutch spring done after a long wait for the Judges washers. All went well but I must say "THE NUT" sure needs the right tools to remove. Definately needs impact wrench but don't waste your time with an electric one or a small compressor. I tried my 3 gal compressor and 1/4" coil hose....what a joke. Then tried a 15 Gal compressor with the same 1/4" hose and no luck....just not enough volume. Used a 1/2" hose and off it came in 2 seconds.
Got everything put back in place. put new oil in the bike and all is good. Can't say that I've noticed any difference in the wheel traction but shifting is smoother and sure don't feel any clutch slippage at all.
Thanks to all who offered advice on this job, it gave me the confidence to tackle it myself, save a few bucks and learn more about the bike.

**Rasta** · 01-19-2014, 12:18 PM

Good for you!! Did you put the mean streak washer too?

**MAS Tequila** · 01-20-2014, 04:50 PM

My electric impact has done many clutch springs without a single hiccup!

MT

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Originally Posted by martin

Finally got my clutch spring done after a long wait for the Judges washers. All went well but I must say "THE NUT" sure needs the right tools to remove. Definately needs impact wrench but don't waste your time with an electric one or a small compressor. I tried my 3 gal compressor and 1/4" coil hose....what a joke. Then tried a 15 Gal compressor with the same 1/4" hose and no luck....just not enough volume. Used a 1/2" hose and off it came in 2 seconds.
Got everything put back in place. put new oil in the bike and all is good. Can't say that I've noticed any difference in the wheel traction but shifting is smoother and sure don't feel any clutch slippage at all.
Thanks to all who offered advice on this job, it gave me the confidence to tackle it myself, save a few bucks and learn more about the bike.

johnb · 01-20-2014, 07:01 PM

I was able to do mine with a 12 volt impact wrench and a cheap one at that!

martin · 01-22-2014, 10:07 PM

Maybe mine was just torqued beyond 110lbs but I had no luck without the 1/2" impact wrench and heavy duty compressor.
Yes I did use a Mean Streak spring along with the JW's.

**MAS Tequila** · 01-24-2014, 10:27 AM

Doubtful, it's just that you strangled the impact with that narrow hose.

MT

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Originally Posted by martin

Maybe mine was just torqued beyond 110lbs but I had no luck without the 1/2" impact wrench and heavy duty compressor.
Yes I did use a Mean Streak spring along with the JW's.

nomad ryder · 01-24-2014, 11:55 AM

Good job, Martin- putting our own hands on the machine is always good

01-19-2014, 12:00 PM	#1
martin Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bonita Springs, Fl Posts: 21	Clutch fixed Finally got my clutch spring done after a long wait for the Judges washers. All went well but I must say "THE NUT" sure needs the right tools to remove. Definately needs impact wrench but don't waste your time with an electric one or a small compressor. I tried my 3 gal compressor and 1/4" coil hose....what a joke. Then tried a 15 Gal compressor with the same 1/4" hose and no luck....just not enough volume. Used a 1/2" hose and off it came in 2 seconds. Got everything put back in place. put new oil in the bike and all is good. Can't say that I've noticed any difference in the wheel traction but shifting is smoother and sure don't feel any clutch slippage at all. Thanks to all who offered advice on this job, it gave me the confidence to tackle it myself, save a few bucks and learn more about the bike. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-19-2014, 12:18 PM	#2
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01-22-2014, 10:07 PM	#5
martin Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bonita Springs, Fl Posts: 21	Maybe mine was just torqued beyond 110lbs but I had no luck without the 1/2" impact wrench and heavy duty compressor. Yes I did use a Mean Streak spring along with the JW's. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-20-2014, 07:01 PM	#4
johnb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 271	I was able to do mine with a 12 volt impact wrench and a cheap one at that!
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01-24-2014, 11:55 AM	#7
nomad ryder Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 274	Good job, Martin- putting our own hands on the machine is always good
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