How to get the clutch to disengage? Cover replacement...

quinnjoe · Post by **quinnjoe** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:25 am

To All,
I replaced a broken right crankcase cover. I need to know how to get the clutch to disengage when installing the cover. I'm new at this and have no experience working on motors. it was my dad's bike and I'd like to make it work.

deaddog · Post by **deaddog** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 1:46 pm

quinnjoe wrote:To All,
I replaced a broken right crankcase cover. I need to know how to get the clutch to disengage when installing the cover. I'm new at this and have no experience working on motors. it was my dad's bike and I'd like to make it work.

I am not quite sure what you are trying to accomplish. Is it just to reassemble? Are you talking about the cable removal? You do not need to disengage the clutch to install the cover, although you may need to back off the adjustment on the case.

quinnjoe · Post by **quinnjoe** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 4:56 pm

when I install the cover and pull on the clutch handle it locks the wheel. When I release the handle the back tire is free but you can hear the gear kind of catching. I' m not sure how to adjust so I can shift in and out of gear.

deaddog · Post by **deaddog** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 7:53 am

Did you make sure the 1/4 inch steel ball bearing is inside the lifter assembly where the clutch rod goes?
Screw both cable adjusters IN as far as they will go. Loosen the bolt (10mm head) on the case and with a large screw driver turn the adjuster right/left/right then move it back (left) 1/8 inch and tighten the bolt. Using the cable adjusters adjust the lever to apx. 1/4 inch free play.

quinnjoe · Post by **quinnjoe** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:22 pm

this is the first bike I have ever worked on. Is the cover and the spring installed when making these adjustments and were am i measuring from. thank you for your help.

deaddog · Post by **deaddog** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 5:40 pm

Lets start from the begining. What model and year bike...............

The adjustments are made after the cover is on, Look on the right cover there will be a 10mm bolt head that you will need to loosen, this will let you move the big circle with the slot in it. Use a big srewdriver and follow previous instuctions.

quinnjoe · Post by **quinnjoe** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 7:12 pm

the bike is a 1966 cb77 honda superhawk. I will try the instructions u gave. thank you again for your help.

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