Oil Change Demon

Stephen_Spencer said:
A bit of naff-naff and trivia but - can anybody clarify the oil banjo union washer size? A standard M14 copper washer is 1.50 mm in thickness. The below dimension from the repair manual is 1.22 mm thick - not standard dimensions.

An error? I guess most are just using standard M14 copper washers? Or crush washers?

Thanks.

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Yes, use what fits. I've ordered from different manufacturers, and it seems like each has a different thickness. I like aluminum ones because they seal better under less torque. The copper can be reused if you're into annealing. Really, aluminum washers are used for most things, so copper is really intended for higher torque settings.

Also you will find 19.9 OD as a common size
 
City Garage said:
Yes, use what fits. I've ordered from different manufacturers, and it seems like each has a different thickness. I like aluminum ones because they seal better under less torque. The copper can be reused if you're into annealing. Really, aluminum washers are used for most things, so copper is really intended for higher torque settings.

Also you will find 19.9 OD as a common size
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Thanks CG - good info. I’ll switch to ally next year👍.
 
Stephen_Spencer said:
A bit of naff-naff and trivia but - can anybody clarify the oil banjo union washer size? A standard M14 copper washer is 1.50 mm in thickness. The below dimension from the repair manual is 1.22 mm thick - not standard dimensions.

An error? I guess most are just using standard M14 copper washers? Or crush washers?

Thanks.

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Just Standard for me. I purchased a bag of qty 50.
 
On the next service I’m gonna strip the clutch and check clutch basket/ring gear security. Happy to support Colorado Norton Works and purchase their Clutch Jam Tool however, postage from the US to Aus cost more than the item.

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Suprised to find another seller on EBay. Anybody purchased/used this item from GB Motorcycle Products? Quality looks OK.

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Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool | eBay Australia

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool at the best online prices at eBay Australia!
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Gold Sump Plug - high quality product. Very well made; magnet suprisingly strong!

Highly recommended.

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Stephen_Spencer said:
On the next service I’m gonna strip the clutch and check clutch basket/ring gear security. Happy to support Colorado Norton Works and purchase their Clutch Jam Tool however, postage from the US to Aus cost more than the item.

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Suprised to find another seller on EBay. Anybody purchased/used this item from GB Motorcycle Products? Quality looks OK.

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Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool | eBay Australia

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool at the best online prices at eBay Australia!
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GB stuff is top quality.
 
Stephen_Spencer said:
On the next service I’m gonna strip the clutch and check clutch basket/ring gear security. Happy to support Colorado Norton Works and purchase their Clutch Jam Tool however, postage from the US to Aus cost more than the item.

View attachment 118796

Suprised to find another seller on EBay. Anybody purchased/used this item from GB Motorcycle Products? Quality looks OK.

View attachment 118799

www.ebay.com.au

Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool | eBay Australia

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool at the best online prices at eBay Australia!
www.ebay.com.au
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Yep bought one and seems ok
 
Stephen_Spencer said:
On the next service I’m gonna strip the clutch and check clutch basket/ring gear security. Happy to support Colorado Norton Works and purchase their Clutch Jam Tool however, postage from the US to Aus cost more than the item.

View attachment 118796

Suprised to find another seller on EBay. Anybody purchased/used this item from GB Motorcycle Products? Quality looks OK.

View attachment 118799

www.ebay.com.au

Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool | eBay Australia

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool at the best online prices at eBay Australia!
www.ebay.com.au
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You actuctally dont really need it. You can use a penny to hold it or a copper washer. either tool is fine as we have both but again a penny is all you need
 
City Garage said:
Yes, use what fits. I've ordered from different manufacturers, and it seems like each has a different thickness. I like aluminum ones because they seal better under less torque. The copper can be reused if you're into annealing. Really, aluminum washers are used for most things, so copper is really intended for higher torque settings.

Also you will find 19.9 OD as a common size
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I also like aluminium (UK spelling, what-what🧐) as it looks better, imo.
 
Received the Clutch Holding Tool from GB Motorcycle Products.

Quick delivery, very well packaged, excellent quality. Worth buying for A$77 - especially if you don’t have a penny!!🙃

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Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool | eBay

Norton Clutch Holding Tool A clutch holding tool is used for the disassembly and assembly of the clutch by locking the inner shaft and the outer basket enabling the retaining nut to be removed or tighten without damage to the parts. All our tools are made in the UK they are precision...
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Stephen_Spencer said:
On the next service I’m gonna strip the clutch and check clutch basket/ring gear security. Happy to support Colorado Norton Works and purchase their Clutch Jam Tool however, postage from the US to Aus cost more than the item.
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Stephen_Spencer said:
View attachment 118796

Suprised to find another seller on EBay. Anybody purchased/used this item from GB Motorcycle Products? Quality looks OK.

View attachment 118799

www.ebay.com.au

Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool | eBay Australia

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool at the best online prices at eBay Australia!
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Late reply I know Steve, but yes, I worked with them to identify the correct style for the 961.

cliffa

Thread 'Clutch holding tool for 961's'

Hi all, if you are looking for a nice clutch holding tool for your 961 check this out. I just bought one, it's superb and "Made In England".

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Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
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And only £18 plus postage ( £1 to UK, £ 8.95 EU, £11.25 anywhere else in the world).

Please pass on the details to NOC or FB members.

No affiliation, just supporting supporters.
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cliffa said:
Late reply I know Steve, but yes, I worked with them to identify the correct style for the 961.

cliffa

Thread 'Clutch holding tool for 961's'

Hi all, if you are looking for a nice clutch holding tool for your 961 check this out. I just bought one, it's superb and "Made In England".

www.ebay.co.uk

Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
www.ebay.co.uk

And only £18 plus postage ( £1 to UK, £ 8.95 EU, £11.25 anywhere else in the world).

Please pass on the details to NOC or FB members.

No affiliation, just supporting supporters.
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Did’nt realise that Cliff - good effort! Any aftermarket firms making anything specific for the 961 is a real plus!👍

Just got to get around to using it to check the clutch basket/ring gear situation - riding around with my fingers crossed is really uncomfortable!!
 
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speirmoor said:
So from what I gathered, don't get this one
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Hadn’t seen the first one - well spotted. Quick check shows that’s the only one GB M/C products sell on their website. A revised version maybe - less parts, cheaper to manufacture.

Assuming they both work as designed why wouldn’t you opt for the first one. The CNW version is even simpler, so obviously no real need for the raised ring and handle configuration.

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speirmoor said:
So from what I gathered, don't get this one
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Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool

Norton 961 Clutch Holding Tool
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I blagged the picture below that Stu posted on Facebook (I hope you don't mind Stu), and you can see why you need the two piece version. The flat single piece one won't go inside the clutch outer body of the later type cast unit.
It's actually the same as a Yamaha TDM 850 (and many other Yamaha's).

If you contact GB motorcycle products you can specify the two piece version.

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Is there a dedicated ring thread or should we start one ? This inspection/upgrade is on my to do list
 

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