I just bought this 2002 Yamaha warrior and decided to take this project of changing my clutch on myself. So far I have done nothing but break rusty bolts and my clutch basket. I have the springs off, but I can't get my clutch basket grabbed firmly enough to get the center bolt out to get to the discs. I am working with some basic tools, but they have always worked in the past. I am sure it is something basic that I am just not seeing or doing, all I know is that I have some work and $ ahead of me. Any suggestions?

 

ok this sucks! ur gunna hav to make a tool or buy oneto hold the clutch still. i made one but it took forever cause i used thic steel to do it and it still bent a little. u can find this at ALBA action sports for like $30

 

o by the way dont put pressure on the clutch basket it is very brittle

 

If it is what I think you are talking about we use a rubber oil filter wrench to hold it in place. We also use this to hold the mini quad clutch to get it loose to at the track.

 

no he is talkin about somethin differant for the warrior, if he has a manual it will tell him how to make this tool, its not that hard, jus time consuming. allu need is a straight piece of steal and drill 2 holes to lighn up w/ the bolts on the front

 

i just use a powerful impact and give in a quick touque while holding it in place with a small prybar with wrags around it...lol

 

use an air impact gun , works every time and you will break nothing also put bike in gear while you are doing it this will help .

 

They make a tool that clamps on to the clutch between the basket flanges. You local bike shop has them and would probably break it loose for you for free. Another idea someone already mentioned I think is to use a car oil filter platic belt tool to hold on.

 

rusty bolts in a wet clutch?

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: cadillacdude1975

rusty bolts in a wet clutch?</end quote></div>

haha, there not rusty, just friekin tight!