Yamaha flywheel lock

[aimsmall]

Hi guys, I was looking for a flywheel holding tool online and the only one I can find was $50 from cold fusion.

I can see that theirs is pretty nice but I feel I can weld something similar together if I can fin a junk starter bendix to take the gear from. Has anyone done this before?

Any other less expensive tools out there?

If anyone wants to ship me a junk bendix I'd be willing to make 2 of the tools and ship one to you.

 

[just joe]

There's rope.

Your idea would work you make it adjustable on the front cover bolts to ensure complete contact.


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[zzylstra]

Dont waste your time, the Cold Fusion tool is where its at. Best tool in my toolbox in my opinion

 

[GabeH]

I have all 4 of Cold Fusion’s tools (yes, bottle opener plug wrench too!) and they are all more than well worth it!


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[aimsmall]

I'm sure their tool is awesome but it's something I won't use often and would prefer to spend my limited ski budget on parts that I need rather then a tool I would enjoy making myself anyway.

 

[E350]

Pretty hard to beat this combo (at least for less than $500...). See posts #1 and #6 here:

http://www.pwctoday.com/showthread.php?t=476901

 

[aimsmall]

I've been debating on lightening the flywheel since I have the 62T which is the heaviest one, I can handle the $100 if it makes a difference but I also want to do carbontech reeds and have to do a few other things to make it all work. I've come to the conclusion that theres no such thing as a direct drop in swap lol. Thank you

 

[aimsmall]

One of my friends donated a bendix with a galled shaft that I'll be using to make the tool. I'll post a few pics when it's done, maybe it will help someone else. Thanks for your replies.

 

[E350]

aimsmall: If I was going to build one, I would build this all-in-one tool which puts absolutely no stress on the aluminum engine case. It is the bee's knees:

http://www.pwctoday.com/showthread.php?t=461951

 

[OCD Solutions]

I have a drawer full of different tools I've bought/built over the years for holding the flywheel but I haven't touched any of them since I got the cold fusion tool.

I got mine used in a package deal otherwise I never would have bought one but after using it a few times, I feel it's earned it's keep and my respect. Anything happens to it and I will order another in a heartbeat.

Yes, you can build one. Can you build a better one for that price?

 

[augustaf]

I made this 25 years ago, still works.

 

[aimsmall]

Wow, the one e350 posted is awesome but way out of my budget.

Agustaf, maybe I'll make one like yours and weld a nut to a removable plate in the center to make a flywheel puller out of it too.

Thanks for all the input

 

[GabeH]

I have a drawer full of different tools I've bought/built over the years for holding the flywheel but I haven't touched any of them since I got the cold fusion tool.

I got mine used in a package deal otherwise I never would have bought one but after using it a few times, I feel it's earned it's keep and my respect. Anything happens to it and I will order another in a heartbeat.

Yes, you can build one. Can you build a better one for that price?

No!!!!!!


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[speedysprocket]

I've been debating on lightening the flywheel since I have the 62T which is the heaviest one, I can handle the $100 if it makes a difference but I also want to do carbontech reeds and have to do a few other things to make it all work. I've come to the conclusion that theres no such thing as a direct drop in swap lol. Thank you

I lighten flywheels for $65 with return shipping...

 

[Glen]

Alex do you lighten a 760 flywheels as well

 

[fx1mark]

I have a homemade tool for holding the flywheel I don't have a picture of but, If you search for clutch holding tool on ebay you will see some cheap tools that will work. I have one of these and It will hold many things including gears. A very handy tool.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle...495222?hash=item215e913476:g:W2cAAOSwDOZdHveO

 

[QuickMick]

Hi guys, I was looking for a flywheel holding tool online and the only one I can find was $50 from cold fusion.

I can see that theirs is pretty nice but I feel I can weld something similar together if I can fin a junk starter bendix to take the gear from. Has anyone done this before?

Any other less expensive tools out there?

If anyone wants to ship me a junk bendix I'd be willing to make 2 of the tools and ship one to you.

Ive been making these for years, they are easy to make.
http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?threads/removing-flywheel-stupid-question.52892/#post-704306

 

[mikidymac]

Honestly I don't see the need for one... An impact will get the bolt off just by holding the flywheel by hand. To reinstall it a block of wood on the MAG piston or rope down the plug hole. Been doing it this way for over 25 years with not a single issue.

I don't like the idea of using the cases with a blocking tool like a bendic because I have seen cases cracked that way.

But to each their own.

 

[Midlake Crisis]

Here is what I use, cheap alternative if you have an extra cover lying around.