EBC Clutch Tool for 1980 XS1100LG

[Tenorman]

Hello all,

Does anyone know if EBC makes a clutch tool for the 1980 XS1100LG?

If so, what is the number of the tool?

Many thanks and best regards....

Tenorman

[DGXSER]

What are you trying to do that you need a specific or special tool for? All of the mounting hardware is typical nuts and bolts.

[Tenorman]

Thanks for your reply....

Thanks for replying to my post...

I'm going to replace some of the gears in the transmission and I would like to use a clutch holding tool to minimize the chance of breaking the basket...

Also, If there is a tool available (at a reasonable cost), I would prefer to use the correct tool rather than jam something in the rear wheel (particularly when re-torquing the nut).

(No offense to those who jam something in the rear wheel).

Thanks....
Tenorman

[DAVINCI]

No offense taken. But, there is a wedge cast into the engine case made for inserting a screwdriver, to hold the driven gear ( or the mainshaft gear? been a while). I've used that with good results, too

[DGXSER]

Rod posted a pic of that boss not to long ago. It is by the primary shaft gear that drives the outer clutch basket. Personally I use the rear brake to hold the wheel and granny when I tighten the clutch nut.

[Tenorman]

Thank you....

Thanks for replying...

I think I did see that photo...

I'll check it out as I haven't made it into the transmission yet...I'm still rebuilding the calipers and master cylinders...

There's no big hurry because the last time I looked, it was just 21 degrees outside and that's a bit to cold for riding...at least for me....

Thanks again....
Tenorman

[GLoweVA]

Here's one at wal-mart for $24
http://www.walmart.com/ip/EBC-Clutch...S1100/33092239

[bikerphil]

I bought one of those tools 20+ years ago and it bent into a pretzel, you are probably better off using one of the methods mentioned above, they work every time. An impact gun should do the trick.

[jetmechmarty]

Parts-N-More offers this one.


Mike's XS offers this one.

[BA80]

Wow! I didn't even know there was a tool for that, or that anyone thought they needed one.

[Tat2demon]

Ive pulled the clutch on mine three times and still dont understand what those tools would be used for.

[bikerphil]

They are to hold the clutch from spinning while the engine is out of the frame on the bench for disassembly.

[BA80]

Ha ha.....thanks for the clarification Phil.

we are being facetious.

[bikerphil]

Ha ha.....thanks for the clarification Phil.

we are being facetious.

Yep, I should have known that.

[Tat2demon]

I wasnt, had no idea.