1985 v65 clutch job

[Jumbobret]

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:

[dgc67]

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.

[texas-ss-tornado]

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!   

[hootmon]

Check out this video.. It's for the Starter Clutch, but may help you with your question on the Clutch...

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

It came off http://v4hondabbs.com/index.php?topic=29592.0

[L J VFR]

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!   

You outta ride the 2009 vmax.  

[Jumbobret]

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!   

No, I have a big ass to push around. That is why I have a slipping clutch, not becuase of your slow V-max      

[Jumbobret]

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

Check out this video.. It's for the Starter Clutch, but may help you with your question on the Clutch...

[hootmon]

This a great video.  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..!!

[Smoked U]

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!   

How did you get the lock nut off without a locknut wrench or custom fabricated socket?

[Magna86]

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

[Smoked U]

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.

[dgc67]

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.

[Smoked U]

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.