Author Topic: New Video- 1976 CB550 Clutch Installation (Read 3330 times)

SocoMoto · « **on:** August 22, 2012, 07:03:31 PM »

SocoMoto: 1976 Honda CB550K Clutch Installation.m4v

dave500 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2012, 11:59:36 PM »

that ball dosent go on the kickshaft spline it goes inside the pivot on the actual kick arm assembly,the through bolt goes through that spline groove,you dont have to dissemble the assembly to remove it.,if you sort of activate the clutch lever it helps pop the cover off,itll be bound by those hollow dowells fairly firm,use a plastic pry tool between the cases,clean the shaft well and they dont hang up in the hole,old crud binds it up,good job on the video.

Motoguy23 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2012, 12:54:32 AM »

You can replace the clutch while the engine is in the frame very easily, just lean the bike over at a steep angle (about 45 degrees) and you don't have to take out the oil or anything like that. The only thing extra you have to do is remove the rear brake peddle.

SocoMoto · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2012, 06:42:09 AM »

Thanks guys for any corrections... especially about using the clutch lever to help remove the cover

SocoMoto: 1976 Honda CB550 Clutch Installation.m4v

Teatimetim · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2012, 07:04:18 AM »

Great video, it is something I'm going to be doing soon so very relavant. Would be nice to see how the clutch lever works, but I'm sure that is obvious when your disassembling it.

Cheers.

blizzyb · « **Reply #5 on:** September 06, 2012, 08:43:32 PM »

Do you tighten the four bolts all the way down and torque it? I can't seem to find that in the manual. In the middle of changing the clutch out.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #6 on:** September 07, 2012, 12:25:30 AM »

About those four bolts, keep in mind they are aluminum and will snap very easily.

Duanob · « **Reply #7 on:** September 07, 2012, 08:38:50 AM »

Great vid I love Youtube How-to vids especially when they regard my exact bike. Looks easy but not ready for a clutch just yet.

PrsCustom22j · « **Reply #8 on:** September 07, 2012, 08:42:03 AM »

I'm glad I own a 1976 CB550

Keep the videos coming!

CoachDoc · « **Reply #9 on:** September 07, 2012, 02:28:37 PM »

Thanks for your video series. Much appreciated, and it can be a big plus for this site. Perhaps there could be a repository for these and other video contributions somewhere on the site. Guys who don't need 'em won't have to see them, but lots of folks, especially those new to the SOHC's, will find them invaluable.

dave500 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 07, 2012, 03:34:51 PM »

dont forget to soak the new plates in oil for a day before use,i used the hot oil from an oil change a few days before use.

Duanob · « **Reply #11 on:** September 07, 2012, 04:08:31 PM »

Quote from: CoachDoc on September 07, 2012, 02:28:37 PM

Thanks for your video series. Much appreciated, and it can be a big plus for this site. Perhaps there could be a repository for these and other video contributions somewhere on the site. Guys who don't need 'em won't have to see them, but lots of folks, especially those new to the SOHC's, will find them invaluable.

They could go in the FAQ section for now.

Tews19 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 07, 2012, 08:01:59 PM »

definitely in the FAQ section. I love these!

bleubird · « **Reply #13 on:** January 03, 2014, 01:50:58 AM »

hey guys

i don't find the answer anywere on this question already asked:

Do you tighten the four bolts all the way down and torque it? I can't seem to find that in the manual.

Thanx in advance!!!

R.

dave500 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 03, 2014, 02:25:22 AM »

just nip them down plus a little by hand,they aint wheel nuts,never torque any 6mm bolts or nuts,you will strip them,only nip plus a little with a strangled wrench any 6mm bolts or nuts,ignore any text book torque settings,in fact right now tear that page off and scrap it.

Duanob · « **Reply #15 on:** January 03, 2014, 12:35:59 PM »

Quote from: dave500 on January 03, 2014, 02:25:22 AM

just nip them down plus a little by hand,they aint wheel nuts,never torque any 6mm bolts or nuts,you will strip them,only nip plus a little with a strangled wrench any 6mm bolts or nuts,ignore any text book torque settings,in fact right now tear that page off and scrap it.

HA! Dave, we need to teach you how speak "American"! I get what a nip is but what is a strangled wrench? Or do you mean a strangle wench?

dave500 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 03, 2014, 07:15:04 PM »

i do speak american tim taught me!strangled wrench(spanner)=holding it close to its head and not using its full length to gain torque.

bleubird · « **Reply #17 on:** January 03, 2014, 11:39:23 PM »

ok, thanks D
So the springs have to be under full tension?

R

dave500 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 03, 2014, 11:44:21 PM »

yep,nip them down with a strangled spanner wrench tool.

famous people use a star strangled spanner?

bleubird · « **Reply #19 on:** January 03, 2014, 11:51:06 PM »

your fast :-)

thanks

buckett · « **Reply #20 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:42:58 AM »

Hey Socomoto

just so you know your vids on youtube have REALLY helped me out in the past coming from absolute zero understanding of the bike and getting engine out of frame etc, seriously thank you!

Oli

KrautKoffin · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2014, 10:02:31 AM »

He brings a very valuable service to us that need help and I really appreciate it. That being said, there's a right way and wrong way to do things. Just like in this thread, there's a bunch of corrections and revisions. I also had an issue with how he lapped valves using a drill, that's just scary. He also didn't lube the stems before lapping them..

Black 750K8 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 04, 2014, 10:40:22 AM »

Quote from: dave500 on January 03, 2014, 07:15:04 PM

i do speak american tim taught me!strangled wrench(spanner)=holding it close to its head and not using its full length to gain torque.

I think Dave does very well. Slang is slang hell there are people on this site born in the states that make Dave sound like a English professor. Over here you might hear someone say to choke up on the wrench like you choke up on the bat in baseball.

dave500 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:04:04 PM »

im all choked up after reading that black750k8.

Way Way norcal · « **Reply #24 on:** January 31, 2015, 01:36:57 PM »

I just used SocoMoto's vid on the clutch R&R. HUGE HELP!
Thanks very much for posting that up!

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