[wrogers55]

It all started with a simple clutch adjustment on jack stands. Then I decided to seal up the leaks and it needed a new clutch. The lift was occupied with a left over project, so under I went. Got down to the pilot bearing and it wouldn't come out, bearing puller wouldn't budge it, slide hammer wouldn't budge it.

Just out of total frustration, I decided to try the wet toilet paper trick. I know others have said it works.....but I have pictures. The bearing came out in three gentle taps, with little or no stress on the crank. It was amazing how easy that absolutely even pressure moved the bearing housing out and really funny how much work I had put into it up to this point with no success. I turned a small aluminum rod to a snug fit and it formed a great seal so all the pressure went inside....we most of it anyway. I'm sure the grease in the hole deal will work too, but this is really clean and easy.

Disclaimer, I do not recommend this to anyone. It's probably dangerous and I imagine can damage crank bearings if you drive the crank forward with a lot of force. But, for me, It was three little taps and out it came. Still laughing so hard I can't see straight.