Fro
New member
I'm rounding up my clutch parts now, should be ready in a week or so. I've never done this before, but have a good understanding now of all the components. I do all my own repairs on everything: cars, cycles,etc..so I'm not hesitant in the least. Been reading the procedures here & other places & seems like you don't have to pull the primary off. The only reason I wouldn't do this is for $$ reasons for the tools. Is it do-able, but a nightmare with out pulling? Would appreciate hearing both sides. Thanks to everyone for all the previous help also.
RogMXZ
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You dont HAVE to pull the clutch to swap out componants, but it sure makes life much easier for the 10 or 15 dollors for a puller it is money well spent to me
ExpertXViper
New member
If you dont wanna remove your primary to install your compenents, youll need a spring compressor to do the job right without chancing damaging/stripping the primary cover threads. But a clutch puller is tool you want handy in your tool box and for what they run Id buy that over a spring compressor. Ive never changed anything without removing the primary and without a sled lift, Im fine with removing it.
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I did all mine with the primary still on but it depends on the spring. My little 600 non powervalve has a pretty soft spring.
yamaholic22
Active member
yup you CAN do the changes with the clutch on the sled, it is just a matter of how much you are willing to mess around with fighting the primary spring if you need to change springs, or how you're going to pry the clutch closed in order to swap flyweights or rollers. It can be done, but a puller will definately make your life easier, and it is a one-time purchase that fits virtually every '97 and up yamaha engine.
xsivhp
Active member
i like the clutch puller makes life easier. I might even buy a clutch holder.
RIVERRUNNER
Active member
I wouldn't even think about it, it is way easier to do out of the sled!!!!
You want a challenge try it with the red heeclicker spring!!!! If you pull the primary(which i highly recommend) get a good quality hardened puller & not a cheapie. When the primary is off you can check bushing & look for any issues a lot easier.
Fro
New member
If I get one at the dealer is it alot? Is there a good brand to get? Do I not need one of those spring compressors?
xsivhp
Active member
I made my own spring compressor from a 1 ft lg piece of 1/2" threaded rod. Works great - cost under $5.
ExpertXViper
New member
Not if you remove it completly you dont need a spring comp. pending what tools/supplies you have avaliable. What I do to compress the spring is lay the primary flat, take a thin flat peice of rubber(protection from metal to metal contact) and take a 35lb dumbbell and set it on the cover, and loosen all my bolts from there. Pending the spring Id still need to push down a little. Heres some other ways of doing it.....Large Vise, LARGE C Clamp, Press(Lightly), Threaded rod with spacer plate and nut on each end of the rod.
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