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Offline Dr. Frankenstein

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CB550K Starter Clutch Fix with Video
« on: November 08, 2025, 11:22:43 AM »
I am very happy to report that the through-the bottom starter clutch fix I performed on my bike went successfully! All in all it takes about two hours to get everything off and out, and another two hours to get everything back in - but Yes, it can be done! Here's the before and after videos:

Before: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aLrTCYDmzF0

After: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FuxBffRdiZ8

It's really not too hard, you just have to take your time and manipulate the starter clutch and the big starter gear off the primary chain, which takes some finesse, and then gently work them back IN to the primary chain without having the clutch starter rollers drop out; getting the starter gear back in was a bit tricky too, but this was a lot easier than I thought it would be.

No more Scary Noises! :D

Here's the original video on how to do it:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,122084.0.html
« Last Edit: November 08, 2025, 01:08:33 PM by Dr. Frankenstein »

Offline scottly

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Re: CB550K Starter Clutch Fix with Video
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2025, 11:37:40 AM »
Please also post this on the Tricks and Tips thread:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,122084.msg2330156.html#new
(I tried to merge the threads, but it didn't work :()
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