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Title: Nut on Clutch
Post by: thelastkahl on June 02, 2010, 10:12:55 PM
Hello all.  I am planning on taking apart my clutch using a torque wrench to replace the Torque Spring and the Fly Springs for some stiffer ones.  I am trying to figure out the size of the nut on the inner part of the clutch...(The Big Nut)...But...I checked at this site... http://www.stadiumyamaha.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/73/Kymco.aspx (http://www.stadiumyamaha.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/73/Kymco.aspx)  (part 90202 on the site) and it says it is 28mm...however the service manual says that it is 39mm...Any ideas on this one?
Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: wordslinger on June 02, 2010, 10:20:37 PM
..1-1/2" socket or combination wrench works fine...
Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: wordslinger on June 02, 2010, 10:24:45 PM
..!!!!!!!!!!you will need to secure the clutch assembly before you remove that nut!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: thelastkahl on June 02, 2010, 10:26:47 PM
1-1/2"???  I thought it was either 28 mm or 39mm...Now I am very confused?
Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: wordslinger on June 02, 2010, 10:29:25 PM
...1.5 inches is equal to 38.1 mm..


..the 28mm.. is the I.D.



..ive removed this nut several times...
Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: thelastkahl on June 02, 2010, 10:32:57 PM
Okay great.  Well I was just gonna buy a socket since I don't have any.  Should I be buying a 38mm, a 39mm, or a 1.5"?  Thanks wordslinger...
Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: wordslinger on June 02, 2010, 10:36:07 PM
.....i've always use a 1.5"..

...i'm not sure what the exact mm wrench should be...the distance between the flats on the nut, plus a lil more...

..probly a 38...maybe 39 would work, as the flats are long...
Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: wordslinger on June 02, 2010, 10:40:38 PM
..oh, and get a 6-point socket or wrench...not a 12 point...
Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: wordslinger on June 02, 2010, 10:53:22 PM
...not so sure you wanna use an impact wrench on this nut tho...

..you need to apply direct, gradual pressure...no need to hoss it out, as it ain't that tight, and there are just a few "fine" theads...
Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: sidthesloth on June 03, 2010, 12:36:37 AM
On the ZX50 it is 39mm, I couldn't find a spanner or socket to suit without ordering on so I set to making a spanner at home. As wordslinger said it is not very tight so mild steel was good enough.
Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: thelastkahl on June 03, 2010, 03:09:52 AM
So what method do you suggest on taking this hex nut off?  A vice and oil wrench?  How do you guys do it?
Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: wordslinger on June 03, 2010, 03:13:10 AM
..l made this...but you can buy a tool that looks like this...


there are also other methods...youtube has many vids on how to do this...
Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: zombie on June 03, 2010, 07:28:03 AM
I lock the rear brake, and loosen the nut on the scoot. Then remove the clutch, and stand on it on the floor. You can spin the loose nut off by hand.
Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: Shaka on June 04, 2010, 03:21:48 AM
I lock the rear brake, and loosen the nut on the scoot. Then remove the clutch, and stand on it on the floor. You can spin the loose nut off by hand.

How does locking the brake hold the clutch?  That would only hold the bell, but you have to have the bell removed to get at the big nut.  Am I missing something? 

thelastkah- On my ZX50 it is a 39mm nut.  I use a 40mm flat wrench I have at work.
Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: wordslinger on June 04, 2010, 03:23:55 AM
Am I missing something? 

..it's the big nut little nut delima...

 ;D
Title: Re: Nut on Clutch
Post by: zombie on June 05, 2010, 02:26:58 AM
Lock the brake to get the bell off, and then I use the nylon strap wrench to hold the clutch. I was posting on criuse control, and not paying attention to all the details.