Case Splitting Tools?

[bikewarrior350]

so im going to be splitting the cases to swap out a bad crank soon and im wondering if i really need the proper case splitting and crank install tools. I really dont have a problem buying them to do it right but even the tusk brand tools are $60 each. pretty much just curious if anyone had changed a crank without the tools and how hard it would be without them.

 

[tcombs0064]

a Flywheel puller is your best friend lol, it makes life ALOTT easier, it was a bitchhhhhh getting mine off!! and its only like 30$

 

[bikewarrior350]

i already have a flywheel puller for that reason. im curious how tightly the crank bearings are pressed into the cases cause getting them off is gonna be the hardest part of changing them.

 

[duneracerweston]

You don't need tools except a rubber hammer and a wrench set if uve got the flywheel puller just be jental when knocking the bearing out and make sure you don't. Get them crooked they arnt pressed in verry tight

 

[87warrior917]

^ what he said. When i split the one motor i had for the crank it came apart no problem once all the bolts were removed.

 

[bikewarrior350]

thanks guys. i had some free time today so i tore my spare bottom end apart and buying the tools would have been a complete waste of money cause like you guys said it litterally fell apart once the bolts were out. now i gotta get the gaskets and i can swap the crank into the good motor before it completely granades the rod bearing

 

[elwood]

when splitting the cases to swap the crank do the tranny gears stay in place, so you can just swap the crank and bolt back together?

 

[duneracerweston]

Normally the shifting drum dosent want to slide out and it can pull all the forks ound and pull a washer outta place on the back set of gears