Clutch Repair Problem

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  1. Expvet

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    I am inspecting the clutch on my 06 non ABS VFR. I have removed the Crankcase cover and as shown in the included Illustration have already removed all of the parts with the red line through them (pressure plate, inner and outer baskets, clutch pack ect). The problem is that now to remove the ignition pulse generator/ primary drive gear bolt (shown in second illustration) I need to put the bike in gear and apply the brake in order to lock the gears and remove the 76lb torqued bolt. Bike is currently in Nuetral and when I tried to shift through the gears it was not engaging any gear. I did not press the clutch lever since there is no lifter rod or clutch plates at the moment. Can the gears be shifted without the pack and rod installed?
     

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    Yes, you should be able too. Is the bike on the center stand? Rotate the rear wheel....
     
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    That sounds like a good idea. Any other suggestions out there? I have the bike in a storage facility and am trying to put together as many solutions as possible for when I return Thursday to hopefully wrap it up.
     
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    You'll need to rotate the wheel every time you want to shift gears..up shifting and down shifting.
     
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    Just asking but why are you going that deep into it? Is there a problem with the basket?
     
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    I had an issue last summer where I was hearing a buzzing sound when coasting from the lower engine area. I found so far that the clutch lifter rod was out of true and am checking the out and inner basket bearings while I have it opened up.
     
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    Never heard buzz frum a clutch but maybe a bearing. Just ride it. If it fails, the problem will become obvious, and the broken parts should just fall into your hands. :homer::congratulatory:
     
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    Since I have the bike indoors right now I'm taking advantage of being able to check it out without rushing. So far the pressure plate bearing looks good and I will inspect the needle bearing. Up to now the only thing I found wrong was the clutch lifter rod seems a bit out of true, so for $15.00 might as well replace it.
     
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