Rotor

Wayne1960 · #1 PostAuthor: **Wayne1960** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:30 am

Guys do I have to use a special tool to remove the rotor and starter clutch assembly? I have managed to lock the rotor and removed the first bolt.

Pigford · #2 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:17 am

Use the top steering stem bolt to undo the rotor - I think the rear axle fits too

Just wind it in quite tight & keep tapping it smartly with a hammer - it'll pop off :wink:

wilsonsjw11 · #3 PostAuthor: **wilsonsjw11** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:38 am

Are you removing the rotor to enable work to be done on the starter clutch or are you having the crank reconditioned?
Regards
Steve

Wayne1960 · #4 PostAuthor: **Wayne1960** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 5:40 pm

Stripping thee going completely for rebuild. No luck with the bolt and hammer yet!

paulmceleney · #5 PostAuthor: **paulmceleney** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:04 pm

The front wheel spindle, I use a chain and rachet to hold the rotor, that you can buy for under a tenner to remove oil filters from cars then hold the rotor with one hand just keep tightening with the front wheel spindle and it will pop of no need to tap

#6 PostAuthor: **KeithZ1R** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:24 pm

Ive tried all three methods but had the most success with the steering stem top nut and as paul says the chain filter wrench just get as long as possible bar on your socket ..forget wackin it wiv an hammer and if the engine is still connected to the back wheel shove it in gear and lock the brake on

prowlerz1 · #7 PostAuthor: **prowlerz1** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:51 pm

Swing arm spindle fits in to the threads tighten the bolt until it hits the crank the a sharp hit with a hammer on the bolt should then loosen it ,

#8 PostAuthor: **KeithZ1R** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:15 pm

hitting Magnet with hammers is never a good idea :gom

Wayne1960 · #9 PostAuthor: **Wayne1960** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 9:43 am

Thanks for all your advise. It simply wont budge so I have got my self a puller being delivered.

z1bman · #10 PostAuthor: **z1bman** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:17 pm

if you are going to use a claw type three leg puller you are more than likely to damage the rotor or the starter clutch. using the original thread in the rotor is the only way to remove it. just keep tightening / shock the bolt until it wont tighten any more then give the bolt a good smack with a copper hammer

Wayne1960 · #11 PostAuthor: **Wayne1960** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:30 am

guys thanks for all your help with this. I didn't remove the rotor in the end but have just purchased a new bolt which came with the woodruff key i think. Little half moon piece of steel.
Do i need this if the rotor was not removed and if so where does it go?

#12 PostAuthor: **chrisu** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:52 am

if you didn't remove the rotor you don't need the woodruff key.

#13 PostAuthor: **KeithZ1R** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:06 pm

put safe somewhere cos you WILL lose one next time you take the rotor off :wink:

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