New clutch & timing chain

Shifty · Post by **Shifty** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:27 pm

I've done 'em on cars before but not bikes. In this case I'm looking at a GPX250 but it's probably similar to most other kwakas.

The clutch as far as I can tell is pretty straightforward, but having looked in the manual I need a 'clutch holder' tool which is something I'm not used to on cars. Normally you just put a big bar on the crank pulley, or chain the flywheel to the block, if you need to stop it spinning. I can probably bodge something up somehow, but I'd prefer to know in advance if I'll need to the kawasaki tool or if I can indeed get around it... be annoyed to pull it apart and not be able to work around it.

Also, timing chain, based on the position of the tensioner I know where the chain is, just not sure exactly how to get to it (if I can do so through the clutch cover and cam cover, or if it is a major job). Unfortunately not much about that in the manual I have.

Any help appreciated. I can do it all by trial and error but would prefer to keep him oin the road as he is my commuter bike.

bonester · Post by **bonester** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:16 pm

Unless the clutch basket is rooted you won't need the clutch holder tool- just fit new friction plates.

Shifty · Post by **Shifty** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:20 am

Excellent. I had on intention of replacing anything but the slaves so that's good to hear. As far as the timing chain goes it seems to be a big job...

RG · Post by RG » Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:46 pm

I'll just pay Darcy at Bike Performance to do it.

I know u wouldn't...