Rags do work for removing the crankshaft nut and counter balance nut but on the clutch I think it just spins around, so I used a chuck key wrench thing for a dewalt angle grinder that works real well. There are 2 holes on the inside of the clutch boss, the wrench has 2 pins. I stick 1 pin in the hole and the other rests against the side and restrains it from turning.
wow this suck i broke one of the studs off trying to get the clutch loosei ordered the thing with the studs on it thought, where did u put the screw drivers at greg?
I don't know how much it costs (probably ridiculous) but I think you'll have to order one from a yamaha dealer, unless your dealer is in a good mood and is willing to lend you one, or rent it out.
ok got it all back to gather started her up pulled her off the patio cut her off when inside got my helemet came bakc out srarted her up and now the clutch wont disengage wtf
When you say it isn't disengaging, you mean it's locked all the time, or acts like you're just sitting in neutral?
The basket is the big part with the forks coming out of it. In between those forks it can get pitted and worn from the plates making contact, and if those burrs get bad enough they can cause the clutch to stick.