New clutch & timing chain

I've done 'em on cars before but not bikes. In this case I'm looking at a GPX250 but it's probably similar to most other kwakas.

The clutch as far as I can tell is pretty straightforward, but having looked in the manual I need a 'clutch holder' tool which is something I'm not used to on cars. Normally you just put a big bar on the crank pulley, or chain the flywheel to the block, if you need to stop it spinning. I can probably bodge something up somehow, but I'd prefer to know in advance if I'll need to the kawasaki tool or if I can indeed get around it... be annoyed to pull it apart and not be able to work around it.

Also, timing chain, based on the position of the tensioner I know where the chain is, just not sure exactly how to get to it (if I can do so through the clutch cover and cam cover, or if it is a major job). Unfortunately not much about that in the manual I have.

Any help appreciated. I can do it all by trial and error but would prefer to keep him oin the road as he is my commuter bike.

Unless the clutch basket is rooted you won't need the clutch holder tool- just fit new friction plates.

Excellent. I had on intention of replacing anything but the slaves so that's good to hear. As far as the timing chain goes it seems to be a big job...

I'll just pay Darcy at Bike Performance to do it.

I know u wouldn't...