Clutch rebuild expenses vs. new clutch

Now with the 2004 700 running again, I’m noticing it has no bottom end power. Applying the throttle, it sits there forever until finally pulling out.

Belt is the easy answer, and I’ll order one tonight. But what about the clutch?

Seems there are so many specilty tools required to rebuild the clutch, it might be a "Break-Even" to just buy a new clutch.

Watched the EPI video, and looks like there is a need for a clutch holding tool, compression tool, specialty spider tool, special socket to remove the nut holding the spider, etc, etc.

If you have rebuilt a clutch, did you need all these tools?

The EPI clutch spring kit didn’t look too bad, but actually rebuilding the clutch seems like a loit of tools need purchased. For the individual, hopefully only need them once. So kind of a waste.

Thoughts on the rebuild or a new clutch?

Clutch rebuild expenses vs. new clutch

Now with the 2004 700 running again, I’m noticing it has no bottom end power. Applying the throttle, it sits there forever until finally pulling out.

Belt is the easy answer, and I’ll order one tonight. But what about the clutch?

Seems there are so many specilty tools required to rebuild the clutch, it might be a "Break-Even" to just buy a new clutch.

Watched the EPI video, and looks like there is a need for a clutch holding tool, compression tool, specialty spider tool, special socket to remove the nut holding the spider, etc, etc.

If you have rebuilt a clutch, did you need all these tools?

The EPI clutch spring kit didn’t look too bad, but actually rebuilding the clutch seems like a loit of tools need purchased. For the individual, hopefully only need them once. So kind of a waste.

Thoughts on the rebuild or a new clutch?