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Old Jan 21, 2024 | 09:26 PM
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I did not realize I needed a press to install billet clutch basket so I ordered one.
The process is called out in the factory service manual.
 
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The process is called out in the factory service manual.
I know but until recenlty I never opend it. No big deal, I'm in no hurry.
I did look at the sproket but you have to draw the line somewhere. I've already went deeper into this bike than I originally intended on doing. Its a deep, deep rabbit hole.

Itwill be finished just when the new CVO's are available and I want.

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Originally Posted by Tharber
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I did not realize I needed a press to install billet clutch basket so I ordered one.

That do you need the press for? I didn't when I installed a Trask basket.
 
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That do you need the press for? I didn't when I installed a Trask basket.
How did you press the hub out of the old shell, and how did you press hub back into the new shell?
 
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How did you press the hub out of the old shell, and how did you press hub back into the new shell?
I don't have a press at home, so I knocked it out, then back in with a dead blow hammer. The fit into the bearing isn't that tight, but a press is certainly the proper tool.
 
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I don't have a press at home, so I knocked it out, then back in with a dead blow hammer. The fit into the bearing isn't that tight, but a press is certainly the proper tool.
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I considered hammering it out but it's a press was not that much and I was afraid beating on that cast part would cause issues down the road. I've got plenty of time.

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How did you press the hub out of the old shell, and how did you press hub back into the new shell?
You have to remove the snap rings, press the old bearing out then drill out the rivets that hold the shell together. Reassembly requires bolting the new clitch basket in and re-installing the bearing and snap rings.

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You have to remove the snap rings, press the old bearing out then drill out the rivets that hold the shell together. Reassembly requires bolting the new clitch basket in and re-installing the bearing and snap rings.

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I know how to do it...

I was asking 702 how he did it, without a press....
 
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I know how to do it...

I was asking 702 how he did it, without a press....
It seems as though you might not have liked my answer, and while I'll admit it's probably not the best method, it works.
 
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