clutch wrench

[mack]

Would the clutch wrench from a xs650 fit the xs1100. I want to put the clutch in before I put the foot pegs on. Not sure how to get the nut torqued to spec without a wrench. Mikes has one for the 650 but I haven't seen one for the 1100's. Or can I just put the impact driver on it and achieve a good result close to spec.

[bikerphil]

Slip the rear brake lever back on, throw her in gear, and while pushing down the pedal, torque her down.

[mack]

Nope

No can do, all I have is the frame and motor right now.

[bikerphil]

Then I would set the impact to low and give her a go. Maybe test the torque on a car lug nut to get it close. Hard to say if the tools are the same or not. Maybe try searching for the Yamaha part #'s and compare.

[petejw]

not sure if it would work or not,
can u place a cpl of bolts on the middle drive shaft where the uni joint
is fitted to the engine, then put a large screwdriver
between the bolts resting the screwdriver against the frame to stop the
shaft from turning. engine in gear.

otherwise as phil stated if u have a rattle gun and
compressor id use that.

[mack]

I'll try

I'll give that a shot, if it doesn't work I just throw the rear end in, kick it into 2cd and block the wheel from spinning. Seems to me thats how I did the SF. Be nice to have a spare set of and at times. Really pleased with how the paint turned out. Nor sure a camera would do it justice. I'll take some pic's tommorrow and maybe start a rebuild thread.

[mack]

Should proof read

before I click send. Meant to say a spare set of hands would come in handy at times.

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Mack,

I was just reviewing the manual, and they talk about the special clutch holding tool, and that it secures to the clutch basket with 3 bolts that would normally hold the pressure plate/clutch boss in place. The 650 uses the same friction plates as the XS11, but not sure if the spacing/location of the pressure plate/clutch spring bolt stanchions are the same as the 11, so not sure if that tool would work?? I would think it wouldn't be too hard to get a piece of wood or metal if you're so inclined, mark the location of three of the pressure plate bolts and have it have a long enough section that can be held like a handle or wedged against the engine or frame, and a large enough hole/space in the middle for access to the main clutch nut assembly, then secure the homemade tool to the clutch with the 3 spring bolts, more if you want..to help spread the pressure/tension across more of the clutch spring bolt shafts. JAT!?

Phil, I was also thinking about whether securing the ALT Rotor would provide enough tension to hold the clutch shaft. They talk about a special Rotor tool for holding it while torqueing the rotor bolt, but a large screw driver or metal rod placed thru the spaces of the rotor can wedge it and keep it from turning also...without the use of a special tool.

T.C.

[jetmechmarty]

Mike's XS clutch tool

I expect the XS650 clutch tool will fit perfectly. The XS650 and XS1100 friction plates are the same part number. The XS1100 just has more of them. The difference will be a deeper basket for the 11.

[Elevener]

I dont think it will work. I have one and seem to remember trying it and having to block wheel instead.

[TopCatGr58]

Marty,

I couldn't see the tool very well in the manual, and it was the Xj manaual, but there's no place to bolt that to the pressure plate?? The description of the securing tool for tightening the main clutch nut mentioned securing it to the pressure plate with 3 of the clutch spring bolts.

That tool IIRC is for either fitting around the clutch boss that fits down into the clutch basket, I guess it could hold/secure the clutch basket by temporarily fitting the clutch boss into the basket with that tool inbetween, which would help hold/secure the basket....but then again maybe not unless the friction and steels were in place and the other pressure plate bolts were on and tightened down, otherwise the outer basket will just spin around the inner clutch boss!

I've never used that tool, just the wedge the final drive/tranny/rear wheel to be able to torque the main clutch nut.

T.C.

[XS1100_OEM4ME]

confused

I am, Like Phip said, hold the thing in place and hit with an impact till tight I haven't done this one yet, but, every impact I have used will tighten a bolt if holding the spinning part with a glove Is this on that differant

[jetmechmarty]

I guess it could hold/secure the clutch basket by temporarily fitting the clutch boss into the basket with that tool inbetween, which would help hold/secure the basket

I believe that's how it works. If it works on the XS650, it stands to reason that it will work on the XS1100 as the clutches are so very similar. As stated previously, the plates interchange.

[mack]

Ordered

Well I went ahead and ordered the tool. I"m not worried about the down time waiting for it to arrive. Hurt my back a bit getting the motor into the frame, so I'll wait a bit anyway before bending and stooping over the clutch etc. I'll post how well it works in a few days. Handy to know.Thanx for the responses.

[jetmechmarty]

For $9, what have you got to lose? If it doesn't work, I'll buy it from you. I have a garage full of XS650's.