try a piece of wood in place of that.....I heard someone use a brass hinge between sprockets......

 

You can make that tool using cheap white kitchen cutting boards. Cut 3 strips, offset them, put a bolt through it. There is a series of videos on Youtube about replacing the stator that show how to make it - really simple.

Edit : He doesn't really show it being made, but you get the idea.

 

Use the proper grade Loctite as specified in the Factory Service Manual, and use the correct amount....

 

I figured for $8.50, I'd just buy the tool, hehehe...

Cheers!

 

I actually ended up using a flywheel crank that I already had to grab the gear on the clutch. Worked well but if I was an octopus with 8 arms it would have been easier.

All back together and took it for a ride for about 20 miles or so and all seems good.

Thanks for the help everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!