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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: vaaprider on August 05, 2009, 02:07:49 PM

Title: Case splitting tool
Post by: vaaprider on August 05, 2009, 02:07:49 PM

Does any one know where to find a cheap tool for splitting cases? Manual says something about a steering wheel puller.

Title: Re: Case splitting tool
Post by: BDI on August 05, 2009, 02:13:20 PM

Steering wheel puller  :-D

Title: Re: Case splitting tool
Post by: kxracer on August 05, 2009, 10:57:48 PM

I have just made one using Unistrut and threaded rod, it worked very well.

send me a message and I will send you the pictures and some instructions

Title: Re: Case splitting tool
Post by: hughes on August 06, 2009, 02:41:02 AM

http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?&navType=type&webTypeId=140&navTitle=Tools%2FShop&webCatId=22&prodFamilyId=17167


I'm going to buy one of these.

Title: Re: Case splitting tool
Post by: Enduro Addict on August 06, 2009, 06:47:13 AM

Quote from: hughes on August 06, 2009, 02:41:02 AM

http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?&navType=type&webTypeId=140&navTitle=Tools%2FShop&webCatId=22&prodFamilyId=17167


I'm going to buy one of these.

Please let us know how it works, especially since it is over $100 cheaper than the motion pro one.

Title: Re: Case splitting tool
Post by: hughes on August 06, 2009, 08:34:37 AM

Might be awhile before I use. I just performed complete rebuild and borrowed my buddies Motion Pro. I'm been putting together a list of tools I keep borrow when perform major repairs so I can purchase them for myself.

Title: Re: Case splitting tool
Post by: kxracer on August 06, 2009, 09:25:25 AM

here is a pic of my home made one

Title: Re: Case splitting tool
Post by: BDI on August 06, 2009, 11:14:32 AM

I have been kicking around the idea of making a case splitter for a while but mine would not be universal. Instead it would be engine specific, It would be made from a piece of 1/2" plate and would cover the crank and counter shaft. It would have two screws one for the crank and one for the counter shaft.

Title: Re: Case splitting tool
Post by: kxracer on August 06, 2009, 09:30:58 PM

That was my original plan, but lack of a decent pillar drill and other kit, I went down this route.

This also cost me less than $ 10 and hours of time drilling and cutting.

Title: Re: Case splitting tool
Post by: Enduro Addict on August 07, 2009, 02:48:23 AM

Quote from: hughes on August 06, 2009, 08:34:37 AM

Might be awhile before I use. I just performed complete rebuild and borrowed my buddies Motion Pro. I'm been putting together a list of tools I keep borrow when perform major repairs so I can purchase them for myself.

I will let you know how it works if I get one.  I will be having to spilt the case on my wifes WR250F here very shortly.  The clutch blew up and sent metal pieces through out the engine.  It looked like glitter when I pulled the oil filter out!