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52K views 199 replies 23 participants last post by  charlieinflint  
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I am trying to remove the flywheel from the 86 250 project motor because the starter clutch needs attention. I have 2 different wheel pullers but they won't fit properly, I am having to rig up some 1/4 inch all thread rod to go thru the holes in the bottom of the wheel. I'm assuming the wheel is a slip on with a key...is this correct? I was trying to put some heat on the shaft but I'm afraid I'm going to melt the plastic around the magnets. Anyone got any advice on this? I have the manual and it isn't any help it just suggests a honda flywheel removal tool which I don't have. I'm surprised but my Clymers manual doesn't have any info at all that I can find. Regards, Chef
 
#195 · (Edited)
I damaged too much of the back hub part of mine to put it on the one you sent (where the pins and such go-not sure if the two are compatible either), so I ordered one off of eBay. This one is an 85.
Apparently the threads in it are bad or it is a different size than the 86 because even with a "trimmed" flywheel puller it's not coming off. Found a few bumps in the threads when I traced them with a pick. There's no wobble with it though. At least that's good.

Edit: turns out that the bolt should fit, the size is the same (as I figured)... Not sure what to do yet, gonna contact the ebay seller with "not sure how to get this off yet, but I'll keep you updated"

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#197 ·
I'm just livid with how this is going. I contacted the seller; a tap ($20-25) and new puller ($15) will run me about $40-$50 -- there's a black hole in the center of this thing that's sucking in all my money.

But yes, depending on how things go with the seller (unfortunately I can't find a phone number) -- but he's got a satisfaction guarantee on there, so I'm hoping things will go well. As far as the not-the-best-parts-from-ebay thing goes, when I go with a seller with good feedback, they usually refund the money from the broken/unusable parts without a hassle.
 
#198 ·
Alright, so I got it all back together, though it's not starting. After a day on the trickle charger I still have the chug-chug-chug. The neutral light doesn't turn on, and I can't start it without the clutch, like it's in gear but the rear wheel turns like neutral.

I think it might have to do with the neutral wire; I'm going to try taking that back off.


But I also got Darryl's center stand on too! Which is really awesome.
 
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