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When replacing the stupid water pump seal (again) the kickstart shaft popped out of place (again). I marked the clutch basket, crankshaft gear and top timing gear with a sharpie so I when I put it back together I could get everything aligned and timed correctly. When I pulled the clutch...

I'm taking the clutch basket off to replace the sprague. I've got to the point where you have to undo the nut. The manual says you have to use the special tool to hold the clutch. Is it possible to undo this nut with normal everyday tools?

I've heard that when re-closing the left cover, is very hard to keep the kickstarter spring in its place. a friend of mine lost hours trying to close the engine. any suggestion? ps: i want to remove the cover to check the wear condition of the primary gear because of the rising engine...

How much weight is saved if you remove the starter motor and battery?

i'm interested in removing the vent hose above the cilinderhead (above the distribution chain). i know that the oil plug fit in properly but it needs to be machined, is that true? what kind of modification do I have to perform on this oil plug?

I finally got my jetting right on my 2004 450 and it starts every time wiyth 1 or 2 kicks, so I removed the battery and starter but I didn't remove the intermediate gearwheel and the freewheel from inside the clutch cover. I didnt think I'd need to, but now I have a problem although it might not...

Hi I have a 06 berg with electric starter and the cooling fan. the battery doesn't work well and is always discharge. that's the reason why I want to remove it with the whole engine, gear cables, button etc etc (it's 8kilograms removed) BUT.. i have the cooling fan and i am wondering if...

Please help me, i am not able to remove the locking bolt (27mm) of the clutch, maybe is a left hand bolt? Have you any idea to lock the clutch without the specific locking tool? Thanks for the answers...

Need some advise ... 1995 FC 501 I am replacing the Stator, I have removed the left handed nut in the center of the fly wheel. There is a little rust on the inner part of the fly wheel. How do I get the flywheel off so I can get at the stator. The flywheel itself is cast aluminum...

right fellas had to replace all the gearbox bearings and was stumped initially on the output bearing. that to you folks is the one behing the 'front sprocket'. it's a roller bearing in which the inner race can flop out the bearing and leave all the rollers dangling there. having...

someone had painted my auxillary tank red. how do i get it off without disolving the bloody tank! regards Taffy

Hi peeps, Having a bit of bother removing the base/bottom from my 5018pds (04 fe450e) to replace the spring with a heavier one. I've consulted the parts manual,page 25 shows an exploded view of the lower section, However, exploding it in real life is giving me grief. Q1. Does the "contra...

to remove the inspection covers to check the valves do you need to take the radiator out ? and if so how ? it (the radiator) wont just slide out as it hits the breather hole on the frame. whats the trick?? :?:

I've read the previous thread on this subject, but would appreciate any additional info as to the removal of the part of the susp. linkage that pivots in the swingarm. I've removed the nut and bolt, but can not remove the link itself. Are there any special methods/ techniques that would help...

Hi everyone My trusty little 470 Berg (engine) is at my local dealers (Gary Grover Racing) for a bottom end rebuild as the mains had started to go. I race supermoto and really like the way the power is delivered as it revs and just keeps on revving. While the engine is apart I thought...