Clutch Lifter Plate

[halbritt]

The plate that bolts down over the clutch springs. I broke two of them today. I'm wondering if anyone knows where I can find a replacement?

[octane]

oi ?!

..now; how did that happen ?


For parts: try Frenchy's Moonplace

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[Frenchy]

What year is it? I'm sure I have one. PM me.

[halbritt]

The clutch lifter plate is pretty delicate and needs to be tightened in a star pattern. The torque wrench that I was using was also too large for the 7-10ft/lbs of torque required. That thing snaps really easily.

[octane]

Yeah I've just had mine out (and back in again. Without breaking it)
and I noticed the Shop Manual is very clear about this:

"...remove lifter plate bolts in
small increments, alternating bolts
in a criss-cross pattern to avoid breaking
the plate..."

"...install lifter plate bolts in
small increments, alternating bolts
in a criss-cross pattern to avoid breaking
the plate..."

Reading it I was a bit:
" yeah right...how would such a solid looking thing break?.."
but I still did as precribed.

So now we know that this is to be taken seriously.

Sorry about you trouble!

[rcmatt007]

I am glad to know that I am not the only one who has broke one... and unfortunately honda has obsoleted the part... fortunately frenchy had one for me

[halbritt]

Frenchy apparently has one for me as well. Thanks, Frenchy! I wonder if anyone has any specific tips for installation other than mentioned in the manual? I was pretty careful with the second one and it still broke. Though, I suppose I could moderate my beer consumption during the process. That may have been a contributing factor.

[Whiskerfish]

Though, I suppose I could moderate my beer consumption during the process. That may have been a contributing factor.

The last time I drank beer and worked on a bike was at Frenchy's place. While I LOVE to drink Beer and I LOVE to work on bikes I have accepted that they are like Playing with Guns while drinking beer. Just not a good pratice for me

Usually when the serious beer drinking starts I clean the shop. That can be interesting also!

[halbritt]

I received the part from Frency (thanks!). Wish me luck installing it. The plan is to lay off the beer this time.

[Frenchy]

I received the part from Frency (thanks!). Wish me luck installing it. The plan is to lay off the beer this time.

Glad you got it, & that might be a good idea........

[Rat]

I received the part from Frency (thanks!). Wish me luck installing it. The plan is to lay off the beer this time.

Glad you got it, & that might be a good idea........

Since I was present at the above mentioned 'Beer and wrenching' (NOT beer and wenching) party, those who remember the occassion will recall that I limited my involvement to SUPERVISING .

I can do that and drink beer quite well

Gord 8)