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kwakman:
just split cases and left side bearing stayed in cases. the problem i have now is how do i get the crank out without a removal tool? i was thinking of heating (carefully) the outside of the right hand case around where the bearing is to expand it and try to pull it out then.any ideas? thanks,K.

cbxracer30:
You can press it out or tap it out with a brass or lead hammer. I usually try the hammer first then go to the press, be carefully because a couple of the gears will fall off the shafts when you flip it over.also did you take the gear off the right end of the crank. CBX

kwakman:
yes mate,primary drive gear removed.i'll have a tickle at it with some heat and a hammer, just dont want to muller anything expensive.i think it would probably be cheaper to get divorced than own a 500.but nowhere near as much fun.thanks,K.

kwakman:
got it out using above method, even the bearings weren't that hard to get out.time for a good clean inside and when the crank comes back i can start throwing it back together.

kwakman:
im putting the new crank seals in.should i use lith moly grease or this loctite stuff thats usually used to seal threaded connectors in pneumatic lines to 18 bar?????
(its not normal threadlock, its for air tight sealing)

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