Flywheel puller?

[nk140]

What size bolt is needed to pull the fly wheel?  I thought I had a bad starter or the starter chain was skipping but it turns out that the starter gear is skipping.  I assume it is worn or the dowels are worn but want to pull the flywheel before I buy parts.

[nk140]

[guylr]

From here that looks more like slipping starter clutch which is very common on that era bike. Try rebuilding it with new springs and dowels.

Guy

[nk140]

From here that looks more like slipping starter clutch which is very common on that era bike. Try rebuilding it with new springs and dowels.

Guy

That is what I meant.  Do you happen to know what size bolt for removing the flywheel?  I see a flywheel puller bolt on ebay right now but it is overseas and they want over $30 for it.

[nk140]

Wanted to share the bike running.  She is a 1-2 kick starter but want a electric start.

[CallaghanWilliams]

When the left side covers come off, is there oil in there? Do I need to drain it before I go after the starter mechanism, Mine is making the same slipping noise that yours is in the first video.

[lumpy252]

Hi there Callaghan yes you will need to drain the oil before removing the left engine cover which houses the starter clutch. Do you have a manual for this bike ? As this would provide some of the answers you will need . Also the articles on this site as nk140 , myself and others have done this repair.

[nk140]

Definitely drain the oil.  Don't be like me and pull the cover and dump oil all over the garage floor.  The repair is very easy once the flywheel is off.  I had to buy the repair kit from the UK.

[dave835]

  I didn't see anyone chime in on the puller bolt size ; it is 16mm x 1.5 thread pitch . I use an idler arm pivot bolt from a late 70's Mercedes , but you can probably find an appropriate bolt from a fastener supply company . Good luck with your project .

                                                                           Dave