250r clutch basket questions

[3leggeddog]

well i decided to buy a billet basket.but they don't come with the gear.it says the hardware is included to attach the old gear to the new basket.has anyone done this?


also,how do you get the old basket off?i tried to hold it with a screw driver and use the impact wrench,no give.

which way do the threads go,left,or right?thanks guys

[Dammit!]

You need one of these (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clutch-Tool-by-Motion-Pro_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10066QQitemZ4621165 184QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW) to hold the basket in place. I had no luck with an impact wrench so I bought one a while back. I haven't used it yet but it looks like it would do the trick.

[MyMistress86R]

LOL...I'm in the same boat B. I was trying to get mine off when I broke the center of mine.

[seadoo650]

Brandon. I'll check on that part Dammit listed. I have access to the full line of Motion Pro tools. I could prolly save ya some money. Plus no shipping charges.
Around $20.00 plus tax.

[Mosh]

brandon,put a penny between the crank gear and clutch drive gear to stop the engine from spinnin.then use a good impact.the penny will bind up the engine from spinnin over,but will not damage your gears.that will get the basket off.then you will have to flip the basket over and use a drill or flat grinder and grind off the rivet heads of the gear. then you will have to use a punch to drive out the old rivets.then transfer the gear to the new basket and use red loctite on the new bolts they give you.hope that helps.just make sure when using the penny,that you dont hold it in there with your fingers.use a pair of pliers to hold the penny till there is pressure on it. or you could end up hurting your hand and use safety glasses.sometimes metal chips from your trans will blow around while using the impact.

[seadoo650]

Yep. I just checked motion pro's website. I can get you that tool for $22.00 out the door. It lists for $31.00 on their site. Plus shipping. Same for you Todd.

[MyMistress86R]

Thanx for checking that out Rick. Probably would be a good tool to have around. I'll let you know.

[MyMistress86R]

brandon,put a penny between the crank gear and clutch drive gear to stop the engine from spinnin.then use a good impact.the penny will bind up the engine from spinnin over,but will not damage your gears.that will get the basket off.then you will have to flip the basket over and use a drill or flat grinder and grind off the rivet heads of the gear. then you will have to use a punch to drive out the old rivets.then transfer the gear to the new basket and use red loctite on the new bolts they give you.hope that helps.just make sure when using the penny,that you dont hold it in there with your fingers.use a pair of pliers to hold the penny till there is pressure on it. or you could end up hurting your hand and use safety glasses.sometimes metal chips from your trans will blow around while using the impact.

You know...after reading this over again carefully, I realize where I made my mistake. :idea: I was trying to remove the basket nut AFTER I had removed all of the clutch disks. I see now how the penny trick would work, as long as you use the clutch disks to hold the outer and inner basket sections together. Wow...feeling pretty stupid right about now. That simple mistake cost me $60.

[seadoo650]

Let me know and I'll order it. I was checking my prices vs. motion pro's vs. ebay's and man. I can save anyone alot on this stuff. Of course only to 3ww members. I will have alot of this stuff on hand at TF-06 also. Time to start a thread and get prices together and orders done for TF. Howdy where should I put this thread? classifieds? Triksylvania?

[MyMistress86R]

Rick...I want to give the $.01 trick a shot once before I commit, but if it doesn't work I'll be in line for one. I don't want to ditch out on a sale to ya bud, but a penny vs. $22...I gotta try it...lol.

[seadoo650]

Cool. I don't blame ya. Like I said once I get the O.K. from Howdy and know where to put it I'll have a thread for alot of motion pro product at about 10-20% over cost. That=big savings for you guys.

[Dammit!]

I could use some cables. :)

[seadoo650]

P.M. me part numbers from motion pro's website and I'll check it out and give you a price.

[seadoo650]

I should ad. I can only get tools that start with part #'s 08-.... Sorry Dammit. No cables.

[3leggeddog]

well i apperciate the tips guys.i'll go out and try it.

if this don't work,i'll order mine monday.