Witt ignition rotor removal

[RGS1000RGS]

I'm attempting to remove the clutch cover on my 120 degree triple, but have been stymied by the Witt ignition trigger rotor being seized on the crank end and I'm at my 'witts end' trying to get it off. I can't use heat to any extent, as the ignition triggers will likely be damaged. Does anyone have any ideas of how to remove it?

 

[andre g]

Normally it can be done manually, pull it with you hands or use a screw driver with little force as a lever against the clutch cover. If it does not work use a puller tool. Usually no much force is needed.
Good luck
Andre

 

[andre g]

But at first remove the M8 screw

 

[sfcpiet]

Well proven method for removal;

With a small pipe wrench or vice grip, grip one flat of the hex and the inside bore of the rotor, tap the wrench outwards rather firmly with a hammer and it should slowly slide off. Upon re-fitting, go through the rotor bore with emery to remove corrosion, clean the crank stub and give both a smear of grease to prevent future corrosion.

Using pullers, screwdrivers etc on the outer edges is a sure method of damaging the rotor.

piet

 

[andre g]

Well proven method for removal;

With a small pipe wrench or vice grip, grip one flat of the hex and the inside bore of the rotor, tap the wrench outwards rather firmly with a hammer and it should slowly slide off. Upon re-fitting, go through the rotor bore with emery to remove corrosion, clean the crank stub and give both a smear of grease to prevent future corrosion.

Using pullers, screwdrivers etc on the outer edges is a sure method of damaging the rotor.

piet

Piet knows the better method but as I said , no much force is needed…..

 

[sfcpiet]

Piet knows the better method but as I said , no much force is needed…..

Sometimes, it is. All depends on how long the rotor has been fitted and how much corrosion is in there. They are a snug fit when new, if no rust prevention is applied, removal can be a frustrating challenge.

piet

 

[RGS1000RGS]

Normally it can be done manually, pull it with you hands or use a screw driver with little force as a lever against the clutch cover. If it does not work use a puller tool. Usually no much force is needed.
Good luck
Andre

I've tried the screwdriver against the cover, but it wasn't wanting to budge without putting the rotor or the cover at risk.

 

[andre g]

Use the method which Piet proposed

 

[RGS1000RGS]

Well proven method for removal;

With a small pipe wrench or vice grip, grip one flat of the hex and the inside bore of the rotor, tap the wrench outwards rather firmly with a hammer and it should slowly slide off. Upon re-fitting, go through the rotor bore with emery to remove corrosion, clean the crank stub and give both a smear of grease to prevent future corrosion.

Using pullers, screwdrivers etc on the outer edges is a sure method of damaging the rotor.

piet

I'll give that a go.

 

[RGS1000RGS]

That worked well: From hereon in, that shall be known as 'the Piet method'.