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Started by Crshndbrn at 07-10-2010 6:16 PM. Topic has 7 replies.
  
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 07-10-2010, 6:16 PM
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Crshndbrn
 
Joined on 11-05-2009
Lansing, MI
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Bike is running very well, but now I have a new problem. It has always had a ticking from the clutch area. Well tonight I took it for a ride and by time I returned home, there's a new noise from the clutch are, that dissapears when I pull the clutch in. I looked at the factory service manual, and to remove the clutch, it calls for the clutch center holder.
Two questions, first, does that sound like the clutch needs replaced? Second, is that center holder necessary?
1982 Silverwing GL500
1983 Silverwing GL650
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07-10-2010, 10:16 PM
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Chris41182
Joined on 12-25-2009
VANCOUVER WA
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Check the tension on the clutch cable, it's the easiest thing to check and it solved my clutch rattle. Secondly, you can remove the clutch without the special ratchet, but you run the risk of breaking the nut (they don't make them anymore), what I did was order the generic honda clutch nut tool off the internet, it was about 10 bucks, and modified it with a dremel tool. You can go and order the correct one from honda, but expect to pay 75-80 dollars.
1980 CX500 CUSTOM. Vancouver WA. Pic of bike will come when it isn't so embassing to look at!!
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07-11-2010, 6:56 AM
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Crshndbrn
Joined on 11-05-2009
Lansing, MI
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I will give it a shot, thanks.
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1983 Silverwing GL650
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07-11-2010, 10:53 AM
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astroguy
Joined on 09-24-2009
Kingston Ontario Canada
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Not especially recomended but did work when I replaced my clutch. Put the bike in 5th gear and lock up the rear wheel with a rope and get a drift and hammer and a couple of well placed reasonable blows removed the nut easily. I've done this many times on larger nuts and works....like I said it can be done this way but it damages the nut slightly. I ran that CX for years afterward with no problem. Except stator!
1982 GL500I presently.
Bikes I've owned....
1971 Honda CB350
1981 Yamaha 650 Maxim
1982 Yamaha 550 Seca
1982 Yamaha 650 Seca
1981 Honda CX 500
1989 Suzuki 650 Savage.
"I'm stuck in the '80s" apparently.
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07-11-2010, 8:15 PM
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gweric47
Joined on 02-20-2009
San Francisco, Ca.
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I've had my clutch nut ('81 Custom 73K) on and off numerous times without the need of any special tools. Like Astroguy, I used a hefty drift pin and hammer and with a couple well placed whacks, the nut loosened. Keep in mind this method is crude and you may not feel comfortable using it, but it's worked for me. My nut does show numerous dings on the lobes from the impact of the drift and there really is no way of measuring the torque when reinstalling, using the same the same technique. I've always left my bike in neutral for fear of damaging the drive train..... I'm not exactly recommending this procedure since it is definitely somewhat primitive, but like I said I've done three or four clutch rebuilds over the years and this was the way I went...good luck if you go for it......gweric
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07-12-2010, 7:48 AM
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astroguy
Joined on 09-24-2009
Kingston Ontario Canada
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<BLOCKQUOTE><table width="85%"><tr><td class="txt4"><img src="/cs/Themes/default/images/icon-quote.gif"> <strong>gweric47 wrote:</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="quoteTable"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="100%" valign="top" class="txt4"> My nut does show numerous dings on the lobes from the impact ......gweric</td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE>
Sounds painful!! : )
1982 GL500I presently.
Bikes I've owned....
1971 Honda CB350
1981 Yamaha 650 Maxim
1982 Yamaha 550 Seca
1982 Yamaha 650 Seca
1981 Honda CX 500
1989 Suzuki 650 Savage.
"I'm stuck in the '80s" apparently.
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07-12-2010, 8:06 AM
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Crshndbrn
Joined on 11-05-2009
Lansing, MI
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Well, here's another question. The clutch operates fine, just makes a rattling noise when in neutral until you pull the lever. What happens if I ride it the way it is for a little while?
1982 Silverwing GL500
1983 Silverwing GL650
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07-12-2010, 8:47 AM
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rickbert
Joined on 01-05-2009
Missouri....60 mis East of KC
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From what I understand (been told) it will cause no other issues other than being noisy and it's typically caused by the throw out bearing.
Everywhere I've asked I've been told the same thing including at a small independent shop here in town that's worked on Hondas for over 30yrs and as well at the dealer when I had a tire installed...it's "normal" for the old Honda clutches.
I have it too, the rest of the bike sounds great but I'm in no major hurry to replace the clutch or maybe just the bearing if possible until the off season...it works just fine and dandy !
1982 CX500C...22K miles...owned since 10/08
My age: 45
Bike's name: "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress"
If you need to contact me personally send an email, I never get my pm's for some reason.
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