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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 09:27 PM
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My primary belt broke (luckily in my driveway) and I need to remove the clutch to get the new belt on. It’s a primo.

so basically how do I remove it? It is different than the clutch in my service book. I’m having a real brain fart on this.

cant I just back off the 4 bolts or is there too much pressure ?


 
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 09:30 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 09:37 PM
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I have this puller given to me by the guy I bought the bike from



 
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 09:59 PM
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empty the clutch drum of discs and steels taking note of how they came out - then the tool uses the special nuts you have and a bolt he did not give to pull the hub and drum off together
 
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 10:01 PM
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Do not know anything about your clutch; however, this website may help and has downloadable guides for that clutch.

https://riveraprimo.us/pages/installation-guides

See attached PDF. Hopefully it will help there may be others at the provided website.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 09:35 AM
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ok thanks
I think I got it
that link was very helpful, I started to back out the 4 bolts and the pressure plate kept coming out and keeping tension on the bolts and I got alitle nervous about backing them all the way out, but looks like I can just back them all the way

I ordered a new belt and should have it later this week
 
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 05:06 PM
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how old and many miles on your belt
 
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by john lee
how old and many miles on your belt
not sure, it was on the bike when I got it
 
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replace the idler bearing while you are in there

order two belts, murphy says as long as you have a spare with you on you on the road, you will never need it.
 
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how do you change a belt on the side off the road.id like to see that done
 
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