i think one easy way to block the clutch shaft is to take off the left-side case (outer) cover and use the rotor tool, if you have one (i.e. the special wrench that you need to remove the rotor when you change the doohickey).
i'll try that tomorrow.... i need to remove my clutch basket to install a kick starter on my 1988 KLR 650, and i don't have the clutch basket tool.
after reading all the bad stories in this thread (and other threads on the same subject), i won't take a chance, and i'll just unscrew my left cover and lock the crankshaft with the rotor tool. it would seem to be a risk-free way?
i don't want to risk damaging the transmission by putting the bike in gear (i heard that it's possible to break the gears).
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