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Title: 1985 v65 clutch job
Post by: Jumbobret on January 26, 2009, 05:02:06 PM
Does anyone in north Texas have the tools necessary to do a clutch job?
Or do you have any suggestions on what other tools that can be used just as easily? :dunno:
Title: Re: 1985 v65 clutch job
Post by: dgc67 on January 27, 2009, 06:17:57 AM
It has been awhile, but I have seen tools made.  I once used a piece of angle iron, drilled two holes in it and put bolts through long enough to hook into the clutch cage to stop it from turning.
Title: Re: 1985 v65 clutch job
Post by: texas-ss-tornado on January 27, 2009, 11:31:40 AM
Hey Brett, my friend Mark and I put a new clutch basket into one of my V65's last summer, and I don't remember needing any special tools?  Was a pretty cut and dry installation???   Is yours slipping?  That's what you get for trying to hang with my VMAX!   :-P
Title: Re: 1985 v65 clutch job
Post by: hootmon on January 27, 2009, 11:51:00 AM
Check out this video.. It's for the Starter Clutch, but may help you with your question on the Clutch...

Quote from: hootmon on September 09, 2008, 12:15:44 PM
I found this video for a "starter clutch repair" on a V-65 on another forum.. It's pretty good considering there is not audio, but does have text info thoughout the process
Does it seem close to the process for the Gen 3 as well???
If we can get permission, can we put it up on Tips and Tricks????

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7272590578350336971 (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7272590578350336971)

It came off http://v4hondabbs.com/index.php?topic=29592.0 (http://v4hondabbs.com/index.php?topic=29592.0)
Title: Re: 1985 v65 clutch job
Post by: L J VFR on January 27, 2009, 12:00:53 PM
Quote from: texas-ss-tornado on January 27, 2009, 11:31:40 AM
Hey Brett, my friend Mark and I put a new clutch basket into one of my V65's last summer, and I don't remember needing any special tools?  Was a pretty cut and dry installation???   Is yours slipping?  That's what you get for trying to hang with my VMAX!   :-P



You outta ride the 2009 vmax. :shock:  :cool:
Title: Re: 1985 v65 clutch job
Post by: Jumbobret on January 27, 2009, 03:58:08 PM
Quote from: texas-ss-tornado on January 27, 2009, 11:31:40 AM
Hey Brett, my friend Mark and I put a new clutch basket into one of my V65's last summer, and I don't remember needing any special tools?  Was a pretty cut and dry installation???   Is yours slipping?  That's what you get for trying to hang with my VMAX!   :-P



No, I have a big ass to push around. That is why I have a slipping clutch, not becuase of your slow V-max  :-D   :shock:  :-D
Title: Re: 1985 v65 clutch job
Post by: Jumbobret on January 27, 2009, 04:43:00 PM

This a great video.  :lol: Do you know if there is one a clutch job?





Quote from: hootmon on January 27, 2009, 11:51:00 AM
Check out this video.. It's for the Starter Clutch, but may help you with your question on the Clutch...







Title: Re: 1985 v65 clutch job
Post by: hootmon on January 27, 2009, 07:23:05 PM
Quote from: Jumbobret on January 27, 2009, 04:43:00 PM

This a great video.  :lol: Do you know if there is one a clutch job?

I see script writing, directing, acting, camera work, producing and video editing in your future..!!

Title: Re: 1985 v65 clutch job
Post by: Smoked U on January 28, 2009, 11:22:03 AM
Quote from: texas-ss-tornado on January 27, 2009, 11:31:40 AM
Hey Brett, my friend Mark and I put a new clutch basket into one of my V65's last summer, and I don't remember needing any special tools?  Was a pretty cut and dry installation???   Is yours slipping?  That's what you get for trying to hang with my VMAX!   :-P

How did you get the lock nut off without a locknut wrench or custom fabricated socket?
Title: Re: 1985 v65 clutch job
Post by: Magna86 on January 28, 2009, 12:41:27 PM
not I haven't done a clutch yet but wouldn't an impact wrench take the nut off? My mechanic friend never used a special wrench. As far as holding the clutch basket I would just use a rubber bunge cord or an old leather belt. Those should give enough grip and you don't have to buy that I used once tool
Title: Re: 1985 v65 clutch job
Post by: Smoked U on January 28, 2009, 02:22:26 PM
Quote from: Magna86 on January 28, 2009, 12:41:27 PM
not I haven't done a clutch yet but wouldn't an impact wrench take the nut off? My mechanic friend never used a special wrench. As far as holding the clutch basket I would just use a rubber bunge cord or an old leather belt. Those should give enough grip and you don't have to buy that I used once tool

The locknut is not a standard hex nut shape. It has square teeth on its perimeter which requires a socket with notched teeth to engage the locknut.
Title: Re: 1985 v65 clutch job
Post by: dgc67 on January 28, 2009, 03:34:20 PM
Is that a "Honda" thing??  I have done clutch work on a Yamaha and it was not that way.  I just had to keep the assembly from turning as I broke the nut loose.
Title: Re: 1985 v65 clutch job
Post by: Smoked U on January 28, 2009, 07:19:24 PM
Quote from: DG on January 28, 2009, 03:34:20 PM
Is that a "Honda" thing??  I have done clutch work on a Yamaha and it was not that way.  I just had to keep the assembly from turning as I broke the nut loose.

I can't say it's a Honda thing, but it's a V65 Magna thing. If you don't have the right "nutcracker" this one's not coming off.