flywheel question...

[jcs003]

would a loose flywheel make it difficult to start?

my quad was rough starting, so i took off the cover and inspected. i come to find my flywheel SLIGHTLY loose. i tightened it and it fired right up:confused:

what other problem could be a result of the loose flywheel?

[cdrookie]

lucky it didn't shear the key and leave you stranded somewhere

[jcs003]

Originally posted by cdrookie
lucky it didn't shear the key and leave you stranded somewhere

is there a way to tell if i did?

[cdrookie]

take the flywheel off and look at the key

[jcs003]

Originally posted by cdrookie
take the flywheel off and look at the key

i dont have the tools. i was hoping there was another way to find out. thanks.

[86 Quad R]

quite honestly you should have taken the flywheel off while it was loose and inspected the key. imo you really should pony up en get you a puller. :cool:

[jcs003]

Originally posted by 86 Quad R
quite honestly you should have taken the flywheel off while it was loose and inspected the key. imo you really should pony up en get you a puller. :cool:

i think that is what i will do. i just need to make a flywheel holder.

my original plan was to take it off but when i seen it loose i just went and tightened it. the impact gun was able to tighten it but not get er loose:confused:

[cdrookie]

a flywheel holder?

you can make a flywheel puller pretty easily but for what they cost might as well get one. they usually fit different models also, so they're good to have.

[86 Quad R]

Originally posted by cdrookie
a flywheel holder?
you can make a flywheel puller pretty easily but for what they cost might as well get one. they usually fit different models also, so they're good to have.

i think he means for holding the flywheel while removing/installing the nut?

[jcs003]

Originally posted by cdrookie
a flywheel holder?

you can make a flywheel puller pretty easily but for what they cost might as well get one. they usually fit different models also, so they're good to have.

yes, i think honda has it defined as a universal holder.

[Aceman]

My flywheel holder is a little thing I like to call an "impact.";)

[All250R]

I'm surprised you guys are using an impact gun to "torque" the flywheel nut...

[86 Quad R]

been doin' it for many many a moon now. an aquired feel/ear for it. if ya get my drift. :cool:

[jcs003]

i wanted to hold it while i loosen it with the gun. also, i will tighten it to spec when the remover tool comes in the mail. being an engineer i learned not to do anything til you have all the necessary information and tools.