[Ducati] ' 96 900SS clutch holding tool anyone?

[stevepatterson at comcast.net]

An easy way is to place the bike on a rear wheel track stand. Put the bike in gear and take a straight bar (wrapped with tape) and place it thru the rear wheel and in front of the swing arm. Just remember to remove the bar after the work is done. Crude but effective.

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From: "fhecker at earthlink.net" <fhecker at earthlink.net> 

> greetings earthlings - 
> 
> I am in need of the toool that holds the clutch center since I am the in the 
> process of replacing my clutch basket along with a few other clutch-related 
> parts. I could buy the special tool, but I am thinking that it would take a 
> long time to get it. I could make one by sacrificing a few steel plates and 
> welding on a suitable handle to counteract the torque of the 32mm nut that holds 
> the clutch center to the input shaft. About 125 ft. lbs. or so. So, are 
> there any generous souls out there willing to lend me this tool? I am open to 
> creative financial solutions. Anyone know where one of these special tools are 
> sitting on the shelf, so I could buy it right now? I will listen to the 
> experiences of others who have done this themselves. Step right up, don't be 
> shy, speak of tales past, whether they be good or not so good. Many thanks for 
> your time. 
> 
> ciao, 
> Fred Hecker 
> ' 96 900 SS SP B-52 16k miles 
> Saint Louis MO 
> 
> 
> 
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