I have a craftsman 30mm (USA made) that works if you abuse it with an impact wrench (it hurts so badly every time)

 

I did this recently however I just brought the socke and diaphragm / bearing holder into the machine shop. Problem is not all sockets are created equal. My machinist had to tru the stock first before turning to the correct dimension. The flats in relation to the outside dimension varied considerably. If you just turned to the proper outer dimension without checking how true the flats were to the outer dimension you would have issues.

I would not use an impact driver. Buy the clutch holding tool and do it right.

 

Fully intend to buy the holder....did you use the engine stop tool as well? I just wondered if there was a standard i.d. for the clutch basket. Or what does your socket o.d. measure at? How tight of a fit is it into the basket?

 

FWIW it's the craftsman 12-point 30mm socket. Idk if the 6-point works.

 

So the socket you have fits in there with no modifications?

 

I've not done it but recall it being stated in a YouTube video on the subject

So the socket you have fits in there with no modifications?

 

By thus guy or a British guy that rebuilt clutches
Apparently the fasteners don't get the inner and outer basket concentric

 

Good Luck!

 

Clutch holder: On my ancient K1200RS with oil drained, I remove the crank cover and jam a piece of wood between 2 crank journals and the case. Works the other way around when you torque the clutch nut or bolt. PS: Impact drivers destroy chrome vanadium sockets made in China, I use black hardened sockets sold for impact drivers.

 

If you don't have access to a lathe, its possible to wrap electrical tape around a suitable smaller socket until you get the correct OD. I believe the issue is the M30 nut holding the basket on means that most sockets have a larger OD, hence the need to machine down.

correct re impact sockets, you risk shattering a chromium socket using an impact rattle gun with all the risks that that entails.

 

Every Chrome non impact socket has fit in that hole for me. 30mm impact sockets, are a different story period since you shouldn't be using an impact wrench on that nut anyway, Just buy a Non impact Chrome 30mm socket and be done with it...

 

I used the impact socket I made to fit, but used a torque wrench attached to it when putting it back together. Less material to remove because the impact socket is conical.

 

I took an impact socket and, using a grinding wheel, ground it (around) until it fit. Where are you located? I can send it to you if you want. I also have the clutch wrench tool and the locking tool. Happy to share them

 

Looking to pre make the tool before i take the bike apart....

I took an impact socket and, using a grinding wheel, ground it (around) until it fit. Where are you located? I can send it to you if you want. I also have the clutch wrench tool and the locking tool. Happy to share them

I'm in upstate ny, id love to use the tools, as it seems the only place I can find them is out of country.