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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => The Bike - C10 => Topic started by: SpiceBot on May 29, 2011, 09:59:11 PM

Title: Bergmen's star spring "tool" question
Post by: SpiceBot on May 29, 2011, 09:59:11 PM
On the old board Bergmen posted a picture of a tool he built to keep the clutch basket from rotating when removing the star spring nut.  I tried to make one from memory (and 1/8" aluminum) and the results were a twisted mess.  Anyone have any luck with it, or pics of how me made it work?  If all else fails, I will be hitting up the local moto-salvage to see if they have the "real" tool on Tuesday.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Bergmen's star spring "tool" question
Post by: Bmcush on May 31, 2011, 03:19:24 PM
If I'm understanding your question correctly just make your own.

Get a hold of a spare clutch plate (the metal one) and weld a handle to it.
This is what worked for me untill I actually bought the tool from Yamaha  many decades ago.

Or you could get this:

http://pitposse.com/clhoto.html (http://pitposse.com/clhoto.html)
Title: Re: Bergmen's star spring "tool" question
Post by: Bergmenized on May 31, 2011, 05:09:55 PM
Here are pics of mine:

(http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/42339/2268695230053667879S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/45373/2185950480053667879S600x600Q85.jpg)

It's out of 3/16" thick aluminum bludgeoned into shape with a BFH and bench vise.

Hope this helps.

Dan
Title: Re: Bergmen's star spring "tool" question
Post by: SpiceBot on May 31, 2011, 06:24:15 PM
It's out of 3/16" thick aluminum bludgeoned into shape with a BFH and bench vise.

Dan

That's where I went wrong, I grabbed 1/8" instead of 3/16".  Seems I could have also saved my money and bought the tool.  That's good to know.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Bergmen's star spring "tool" question
Post by: Mettler1 on May 31, 2011, 09:46:14 PM
Here are pics of mine:

(http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/42339/2268695230053667879S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/45373/2185950480053667879S600x600Q85.jpg)

It's out of 3/16" thick aluminum bludgeoned into shape with a BFH and bench vise.

Hope this helps.

Dan
    Dan, whats a BFH?? ;D
Title: Re: Bergmen's star spring "tool" question
Post by: GF-in-CA on May 31, 2011, 10:19:03 PM
Judging by the abuse marks on the pieces, I'm guessing "Big Freakin' Hammer"   :P
Title: Re: Bergmen's star spring "tool" question
Post by: Bergmenized on May 31, 2011, 10:40:55 PM
Judging by the abuse marks on the pieces, I'm guessing "Big Freakin' Hammer"   :P

Close enough for a "G" rated forum.

Dan