Crankshaft Assembly Tool

You want this tool if you get an upgraded crankshaft. It makes the ease of replacing and installing the new shaft much better than bashing your bearings and components with a hammer. I do not have access to pictures to share the process I did, however the kit comes with instructions on how to use the tool properly for your application.

About quality and texture - The crankshaft assembly tool from Kitaco is made from a heavy duty steel and with an oxide coated surface finish, the quality from the overall fit and finish is perfect.About the feeling of use - I cannot believe how easy this tool made the crankshaft installation. Simple to use with basic hand tools and sustained no damage to the crankshaft or tool itself, so will able to be used again and again for the future engine builds that I have lined up.Products to buy together - A key product to purchase that will allow for removal of the crankshaft at home is a crankcase splitter tool, it is designed to pull the crankcases apart and can also be used to push the crankshaft out of the crankcase.Difficulty of installation - The installation of the crankshaft assembly tool is a simple task that took 0.5 of an hour to complete. Some mechanical aptitude and the use of basic hand tools is what is required to secure the crankshaft assembly tool between the crankshaft and crankcase.Cost performance and comparison with other products - I find the cost of all the products Kitaco sell to great value when compared to what most other companies sell their products for but this is not the case the crankshaft assembly tool as it is more on par but specific for the Honda Grom and not a universal tool, which is great.About shipping and packaging - With there being no significant cost difference between sea freight and EMS for the crankshaft assembly tool, I chose EMS for an earlier arrival date. The part was extremely well protected while being covered in bubble wrap and surrounded with air pillows in a sturdy cardboard box.Any concerns, cautions, or advice when purchasing - Webike Japan is the first place I look to for all my motorcycle needs. From service parts to performance products and even motorcycle gear and apparel, Webike always seem to satisfy my needs in regards to availability and pricing.

About quality and texture: I am happy with the quality of the crankshaft assembly tool from Kitaco, made from steel with a durable coating and comprises of three parts to the tool.About the feeling of use: Used successfully to install the crankshaft into the right side crankcase and I don't see an easier way for this to accomplished at home.Products to buy together: Many of the Kitaco tools like the flywheel puller and the center lock nut wrench would also be desirable to purchase along side the crankshaft assembly tool.Difficulty of installation: The process to install takes just a few minutes, install the spacer over the shaft, thread the adapter onto the shaft and then the nut onto the adapter and you are ready to start pulling the crankshaft through. Not difficult to do.Cost performance and comparison with other products: Good costing as you are receiving a quality tool that will save you the cost of a visit to the local workshop with no other brands offering this tool for the Grom specifically.About shipping and packaging: Sea frieght was my perferred method of shipping due to the lower cost but currently unavailable due to Japan Post. Webike kept me updated on the status of my order up to when it shipped. The parcel arrived within the expected date range and was well packaged with no chance of the part being damaged.Any concerns, cautions, or advice when purchasing: All of Kitaco's tooling is of a very high quality and I can't recommend them enough.

This tool is a must have for removing your crank on the Honda Grom.Easy to use, the tube just slides up to the bearing & threaded nut goes on the end of your crank.Hold one nut with a spanner & then turn the other then it will push the crank clear of the engine case.

Worked as described. Once crank bearing installed in crankcase, this tool allows you to pull the crank through the bearing. Tool rests on inner bearing race so no damage to balls or races.