1978-81 GS1000 8V Flywheel Removal Tool

[srsupertrap]

I was reading KK thread on I'd like to buy flywheel removal tools. Suggestions? but couldn't reply due to the thread age.

The Suzuki OEM P/N 09930-34910 / 09930-34911 Rotor Remover holds the flywheel so one can break free the bolt & pull the rotor safely without tapping it etc. Looks like Heartland & Motion Pro sells these type of tools and from another old forum thread it was stated the right size for a GS1000 was a M35mm x 1.5mm RH.

Since the price is now in the $25-35 range, I have an email into Heartland asking this question too but what was wondering who has used the flywheel puller to remove the GS1000 8V and what is the correct size? I checked Amazon: Motion Pro 08-0349 35mm Flywheel Puller M35 X 1.5 RH it gave a the warning, "Does Not Fit Your vehicle" which may or may not mean anything.

I have a 33ID mm puller which I inherited from a 80 GS1100 parts bike and its too small


Steve

 

[Fjbj40]

For my 78 it is just a bolt, no special tool required.

16mm x 1.5 pitch, normal thread.

Remove rotor nut, insert bolt and hit with impact gun. IRC the holder tool is for installation? Either way I never use it, never had any problems with removal or install.

 

[srsupertrap]

The Rotor Remover (holder tool) is for installation. I could use one because so I could torque the rotor bolt by myself. The response below is from Heartland . .. .

"Unfortunately our lists aren't anywhere near complete, but if you can get a thread diameter measurement, we can check to see what size may work.


Sincerely,
Mike Hatkevich
Sales Manager
Heartland Products Inc."


Same question: For those who own one, what is the correct size flywheel puller to remove the GS1000 8V flywheel.

Question for FjBj40: How are you holding the flywheel when you remove the bolt? I imagine your dropping it in gear and wedging a block of wood between the tire or hitting it with the impact.

Steve

 

[Fjbj40]

Impact gun, some people call them rattlers?

The impact gun just spins the bolt out without the rotor turning. I usually hold the rotor by hand, if to tight a strap wrench, wedged to the floor.

I use a strap wrench to hold the rotor for torquing, some people just use the impact gun to install the bolt, I prefer to torque it correctly.

I also use the impact gun to tighten the rotor removal bolt, pops the rotor off very easily.