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awesome tool
justin in MI
Comments On Jun 16, 2013:Makes life a whole lot easier. Seems to be good quality not cheaply made.
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not just a clutch tool
Timothy in MI
Comments On Jun 01, 2013:This tool works very well for holding the outer clutch boss and the fly wheel while loosening or torquing the nuts. I've even used this to hold some of the inner clutch plate covers while torquing the springs. The design of this tool inspired me to come up with a better spanner tool for the rear shock nut.
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Good quality
Dave in CA
Comments On May 31, 2013:Work very well. No issues.
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Best cluth tool I have used
Joshua in NB
Comments On May 21, 2013:This tool is great for two reasons, it can hold any clutch not specific to model and it can hold any front sprocket.
Must have if you work on your own bikes.
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Works great!!
Justin in LA
Comments On Apr 10, 2013:Used this tool on all makes and models of dirt bikes from 2 storke to 4stroke.
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Must have!
Jason in SK
Comments On Apr 03, 2013:Makes life a lot easier! from holding the flywheel while removing/installing to loosening/tightening clutch basket! definite must have for the money.
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This tool sucks
JAKE in ID
Comments On Feb 15, 2013:The tool works ok on large bikes 450+ cc. BUT it is not design for smaller bikes, I destroyed the inner hub on a 125 using this tool.
It will leave tool marks on your clutch hub regardless of what bike you are working on.
TECH NOTE: Ensure that the tool is not over tightened. Light pressure is all that is needed when the tool is clamped down.
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You need this tool
Neal in ON
Comments On Feb 24, 2013:this is a must have tool for anyone working on bikes WORKS GREAT !!! and at a good price
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Great too
Zachary in NY
Comments On Feb 21, 2013:If you work on your bike yourself, just buy this tool and save yourself the aggravation of not having it.
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AWESOME!!!
Jeff in MI
Comments On Feb 04, 2013:Great product, couldn't remove the clutch basket or hub without it! I have broken clutch basket teeth in the past trying to hold it to remove the nut...not anymore!
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Tusk Clutch tool
Bryant in NV
Comments On Jan 29, 2013:Does what its supposed to.
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does half the job
Tom in Nevada
Comments On Dec 18, 2012:This tool does exactly what its supposed to do. It holds the clutch perfectly. It has, on the back side of the forks, two small cylinders that are supposed to fit in the two holes on the flywheel to hold it in place to loosen the nut on the crank to pull the flywheel off. They, unfortunately, do not fit by a long shot. Like i said it works great at holding the clutch but not the flywheel.
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great product
Matthew in MB
Comments On Nov 21, 2012:makes the job a lot easier with the right tools plus then you wont damage something else
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Best thing since sliced bread
Wes in ID
Comments On Nov 03, 2012:If you do any rebuilds on dirt bikes, you must have this tool!!!!
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magneto holder too big but works great
Ryan in PA
Comments On Oct 23, 2012:this product works great only problem is the magneto pins are way to big, needed to grind them down a bit
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400 ex worked pretty good
Raymond in OH
Comments On Oct 11, 2012:Says its also a fly wheel holder but won't work on 400 ex. Also as a note you need to get the jaws pretty tight mine slipped and took a small chunk out of the clutch center. Would help of the jaws were slightly thinner
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clutch tool
LARRY in IN
Comments On Oct 05, 2012:works great
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Great tool
Marc in UT
Comments On Oct 01, 2012:Works great. Saved me a ton of frustration. a little thick on the ends for my clutch basket, but no filing/grinding necessary. Happy with my purchase. Tusk makes good stuff for the money.
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tool
Paul in OK
Comments On Sep 27, 2012:great tool very helpful to have
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These things are great
Jeramy in VA
Comments On Sep 15, 2012:I will admit I haven't used other styles or types, but this is easy for me to use, holds well, and the price is right. Much less than other brands out there.
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Nice
DEAN in CA
Comments On Sep 05, 2012:works great and built well.
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Great product
DAVID in FL
Comments On Sep 05, 2012:tusk are great products cheaper than other brands
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hold it
Michael in CA
Comments On Aug 28, 2012:Works good. No complaints here.
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Works well
Ken in AZ
Comments On Jul 28, 2012:Must have for clutch work. My friend's motion pro tool slipped and broke his case on his KX450.
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Works but...
Kelly in AZ
Comments On Jul 23, 2012:could be better. I bought this to use on a '90 KDX200. The pins wouldn't fully seat in the flywheel because the arms of the tool would hit the rivets of the FW. Took about 5 minutes with my grinder and removed just enough to let the pins fully engage. Now it works great.
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Decent product
Cory in VA
Comments On Jul 10, 2012:The quality was ok, not as nice as some others but it didn't break the first time I used it so that was good. The reason for 3 stars is the jaws seem to be pretty small, it just barely opened up large enough to fit on the boss of my YFZ 450 clutch.
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Excellent
Andrew in CA
Comments On Jun 05, 2012:Works great
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Pretty good tool
Bret in MI
Comments On May 15, 2012:Flexes a little but works okay
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2003 Banshee
David in WA
Comments On May 08, 2012:Between this tool and the flywheel puller... made changing the stator simple!!
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Works great
Justin in NV
Comments On Apr 23, 2012:Love this tool.
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A Must Have
Prentice in NC
Comments On Apr 11, 2012:One of the most important MX tools I've ever purchased. Many uses other than clutches and flywheels.
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Clutch Tool
JAMES in UT
Comments On Mar 25, 2012:Good tool if your taking your primary drive, or clutch boss off I would definitely get one. it makes it so much easier.
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invaluable tool
andy in PA
Comments On Mar 19, 2012:if you rebuild motors yourself you need one of these. holding clutches, flywheels, gears, you name it
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Did Not Fit My 2011 KX250F Clutch Hub
Michael in CA
Comments On Nov 16, 2011:The grippers are too big to fit into the notches in my 250f clutch hub. I had to grind them down in order to get them to fit.
I also noticed that the ends that are designed to hold the hub are not the same, meaning the metal is not the same size or even which made it a pain to grind down to fit.
I also don't like the "vice" style grip as it is easy to hold the hub too tight which could damage it.
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Another Great Tool From Tusk
LAUREN in OK
Comments On Dec 05, 2011:I have bought several Tusk products and have been satisfied each time. This tool is no different. Build quality is good and it performs the task just as well as the name brand version.
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Great price and quality
Rick in CA
Comments On Oct 01, 2011:Great price and quality, beats just tossing a rag in the gears instead.
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One of my favorite tools
Davin in MN
Comments On Sep 03, 2011:Amazing how simple this tool makes it to get your clutch apart. I broke two inner clutch hubs using home made holders before I bought this tool. Buy it!! I have many Tusk tools, all are great.
It clamps down tight and has a long handle for leverage. Perfect.
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perfect
France in QC
Comments On Aug 10, 2011:perfect
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Well
SCOTT in -
Comments On Aug 09, 2011:I am very picky when it comes to my tools and my bikes and i really look for flaws in a product but have yet to find any flaws with any of tusks products. This holder is great quality and held the clutch perfectly with no damage and also held the flywheel and sprocket on my bottem half rebuild, top notch product.
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good tool
Lincoln in NSW
Comments On Aug 07, 2011:great tool and easy to use
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A Must Have Tool
Allan in WA
Comments On Aug 02, 2011:I wouldn't have been able to get the job done without this tool. Fits perfectly on the clutch basket and flywheel on my 2007 KX250. Easy to use, well made and saves damaging the clutch basket - get one!
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great tool
Mike in CA
Comments On Jun 24, 2011:a must to hold the clutch basket. Works perfect!
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Works pretty good
TRAVIS in CA
Comments On Jun 07, 2011:Took a few tries to get it right. Needs be at the correct angle to get the thick arms of the tool in between the "fins" on the hub. once you get that angle right it works great.
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works great
Shannon in CA
Comments On Mar 16, 2010:good for clutch basket, and great multi tool good quality
Additional Comments On May 19, 2011:think it has some room for improvement but worked ok
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XR650L
Brandon in UT
Comments On May 14, 2011:Great tool at a good price. Worked great on my XR.
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Clutch Tool
SHAUN in UT
Comments On May 12, 2011:This clutch tool worked great on my '98 YZ250. I used both parts of the tool to hold the clutch hub & flywheel.
The pivot point is a bit sticky or I would have gave it 5 stars, overall very happy with the tool & price!
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Love this Tool
Mike in AB
Comments On May 04, 2011:Makes removing the clutch basket simple...
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Good deal
Jacob in NC
Comments On Apr 18, 2011:I was always to cheap to buy a lot of specialty tools. But tusk makes them affordable. so now I don't risk breaking my clutch trying to hold it wrong.
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it works!
Alan in CA
Comments On Mar 30, 2011:This tool worked great on my 200cc Yamaha Blaster. No mods were needed for tool to work. You want the flywheel and clutch to stay still while tightning to get a good torque on them. This tool makes that possible.
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Doesn't fit CR125
BRENT in TX
Comments On Mar 03, 2011:Just a heads up with those that have a 2001 CR125, the flywheel holes are too small for the tool. You can put a washer between the gears on the other side of the crank to be able to torque. It works well enough for the clutch.
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great tool for a great price
Marc in NJ
Comments On Jan 14, 2011:Couldnt have done my timing chain without it, well worth the money and its a really nice quality tool for the price.
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Not perfect for every bike but a good tool
David in CO
Comments On Dec 21, 2010:Not great for smaller engines but works with some modification to the tool. Just used on a KX100 and KX125 rebuild and for both engines I hand to grind down the tool forks to fit the clutch wheel notch as the stock size was far to wide and would damage the clutch wheel in stock form if applied with pressure. After about 10 minutes of grinding away on the tool it was a perfect fit but you must be careful when working with this tool. Clutch wheels can be messed up if its not just right and slips.
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Rebuilding a n engine, do yourself a favor, buy i
Brett in SC
Comments On Nov 30, 2010:Another great product for the $ Have used on several rebuilds and it just makes rebuilds that much easier.
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great for clutch basket and drive gear
Josh in GA
Comments On Nov 11, 2010:this is the best tool for holding that inner hub. the flywheel pins were too big for my flywheel (01 cr125), but i used my dremel to make them small enough to do the job. other than that it works perfectly.
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AWFUL
Jimmy in CT
Comments On Sep 10, 2010:This is an extremely cheap tool and the splines did NOT fit on the flywheel on my 2005 kx125.
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Clutch Tool
NATHAN in MO
Comments On Sep 02, 2010:Works very well for holding the inner hub of the clutch! Well worth the money!
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Easy to use
BRET in TX
Comments On Jul 28, 2010:Good quality and has a much better price than other brands. I love Tusk products.
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good for the basket,not to good for the flywheel
Tim in IL
Comments On Jun 29, 2010:I bought this tool first for my basket,it works very well.For the flywheel(05 yz450)a different story not enough room to get the pins far enough in the flywheel to hold it,It has a bevel around the hole for the flywheel nut.If the pins were longer it would work a lot better,but all in all a good tool for the basket.
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Good tool. Good price.
Dennis in TX
Comments On Jun 17, 2010:Tusk makes more bang for the buck every time. Works great. Motion Pro costs twice as much.
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Not Impressed
LANCE in TX
Comments On May 04, 2010:Not impressed with this type of tool, I broke the splines on my ktm clutch hub. I'd suggest spending the money to buy the factory special tool that is basically friction plate with a handle on it.
TECH NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO SQUEEEZE THE INNER HUB TOO TIGHT OR IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FINGERS WILL BECOME DAMAGED. REFER TO HOLDING TOOL INSTRUCTIONS.
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Good, but needs "mod" for YZ250F
Owen in WV
Comments On Mar 06, 2010:Using on YZ250F 2007. I found the fingers on the clutch holding tool were a little too thick. They couldn't sit down deeply into the hub grooves, and it slipped. Two minutes with a grinder to trim the holding fingers down.....and it works PERFECTLY. You can always trim some off, much harder to add on !.
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2006 LTZ400
rick in OH
Comments On Feb 27, 2010:Nice "beefy" tool that worked great for holding the clutch basket still while I torqued down the bolt.
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Excellent
Mike in CT
Comments On Feb 12, 2010:Must have for the toolbox
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yz250
Lynn in AZ
Comments On Feb 14, 2010:easy to use, never failed me on the many times i had to use it for my rebuild.
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Wont fit flywheel on 99 cr125
Sheldon in TX
Comments On Jan 14, 2010:Once again Tusk makes some very nice quality tools that are surprisingly very hefty. Nice tool especially compared to what others want for theirs. I have a cr125 1999 model and the pins that are supposed to fit into the flywheel are too big. That's a major issue on doing a bottom end and being able to get the nut tight enough. If it fits your then you will have a nice quality tool that should last for many bottom ends. TECH NOTE: PRODUCT DETAILS STATE THAT THE SPANNER PINS ARE 8MM
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Makes clutch service very easy.
Josh in AZ
Comments On Oct 01, 2009:I had to pull the clutch basket off an '05 CRF250. With this tool, job was done in 10 minutes. Great price on a great tool.
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!!!!!
Mary Pat in MI
Comments On Aug 11, 2009:it makes taking your clutch off so much easier.
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Must have
Adam in IA
Comments On Aug 04, 2009:makes removing the clutch a breeze...great price.
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YOU MUST BUY THIS TOOL!
Kevin in MI
Comments On May 13, 2009:Sure you can get that clutch off a different way. But you cannot get it off and on an easier way, plus you don't have to fear breaking off any small aluminum parts. Love this tool!
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makes replacing clutch plates a breeze
Nick in IL
Comments On May 11, 2009:I didn't have any problems with this product. i used it to replace clutch plates on my 93 yamaha banshee and to hold the drive sprocket to tighten the nut that holds that on. Great product
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Fabulous Tool!!!
Darrell in GA
Comments On Apr 28, 2009:The Tusk Clutch Holding Tool is a gem of a tool. Absolutely fabulous. In addition to holding flywheels and clutch baskets it also works great on holding gears. I recently did a complete rebuild on a RM 250 engine (new cases, bearings, piston, etc) and this tool was indispensable.
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necessary.
Jacob in CO
Comments On Apr 21, 2009:This product for the price is very good. A clutch holder is absolutly necessary for changing your clutch. The tool however did not work exactly as I would have hoped. It slipped and slid around a lot. I have not used any other brands. Perhaps another brand would work better.
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GREAT PRODUCT
DONAVAN in LA
Comments On Apr 20, 2009:Save your money and buy TUSK, this product is just as good, if not better than the superior brands
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Holds the clutch yep. Flywheel.... not so much.
Jeffrey in AZ
Comments On Mar 24, 2009:Tools works like it should for holding the clutch basket but it doesn't fit the flywheel on my 97 CR250 so I figure people should be aware.
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YFZ450
Sonya in TX
Comments On Mar 23, 2009:Works as advertised. Wish I had bought the tool before I ruined the first clutch basket. New basket installed and torqued effortlessly with tool. Do yourself a favor, spend a few bucks and get the tool.
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Good wrench for the price
William in PA
Comments On Mar 21, 2009:I found the wrench worked better after grinding the prongs thinner so the would fit into the slots of the clutch basket.
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very handy tool
KEN in WA
Comments On Dec 18, 2008: Works great on my clutch hub and for holding the flywheel on my trx250r. Not one problem to complain about. A must have!
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Good quality tool
Aaron Taylor in TX
Comments On Oct 24, 2008:This tool is stout, but did not fit the 99 Cr125 flywheel (holding pins too large on tool). It did fit my xr80's flywheel though. Worth the money.
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Cheap, effective alternative
KENNETH in NJ
Comments On Oct 08, 2008:This makes removing the clutch basket so much easier than using conventional hand tools and possibly damaging the basket. This has already paid for itself in the several baskets I have removed.
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Quality construction
BOZO in NC
Comments On Aug 13, 2008:Manufactured very well. A must if you plan on changing your clutch. Trust me I know.
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Good Tool to Have!
David in AZ
Comments On Aug 03, 2008:Quality metal tool. Just need to remember that most clutch baskets are made of softer metal than the holding tool. Sure is better than the days of trying to figure out a way to "jam" the basket from moving. If you enjoy working on your own bike, you need this tool!
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Review edited.. instructions included!!
CHRISTIAN in CA
Comments On Apr 23, 2008:I broke my center clutch basket with this tool, most likely due to in proper use? Guess it would have been best to buy one with instructions?
Looks like I gotta find a center basket? $65+ down the drain.
Clutch still on bike, going to google instructions now.
Additional Comments On Apr 23, 2008:Although I used the tool incorrectly and ended up ordering a new clutch boss for $22. I figured it out and it did the job. It wasn't perfect but I suppose that's what a "universal" tool is.
Changed my rating to a 3 average. And for the price .. worth it. I recommend googling clutch holding tool under the pictures section.
TECH NOTES - Tool now comes with instructions.
Additional Comments On Jul 24, 2008:RM has since included instructions so people like me don't break their baskets. When they read my review they contacted me instantly, send a PDF file with instructions and also reimbursed me for the $22 clutch boss I broke!
I didn't even have to ask for it!
Now that's customer service!
Thanks RM!
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execellent quality
WILLIAM in LA
Comments On May 05, 2008:well worth the money
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Solid
Kanaan in CA
Comments On Mar 24, 2008:Used to hold the flywheel and clutch...worked without problems, seems like it can last through the long haul.
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Clutch tool - Warrior 350
Devin in IN
Comments On Feb 28, 2008:Handy tool and good price...but it did not fit my stock 98 Yamaha Warrior clutch boss. Simple 2-minute fix, just needed to drill it out...but worth mentioning.
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good tool
Joshua in NC
Comments On Dec 30, 2007:A must have for all clutch and engine work
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Great Tool
DANIEL in AR
Comments On Dec 07, 2007:My buddy has a more expensive version of this and I actually like the Tusk better.
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Kinda hard to use
JOHN in GA
Comments On Nov 05, 2007:This tool worked, but it was a little hard to use. I put small dings in my basket due to the pressure the tool clamped down with. Maybe it was me. I would have like instructions with the tool.
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