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BLEEDRED
02-21-2005, 02:52 PM
How do you tighten the clutch center locknut to 80 ft. lbs. without buying the $160 tool from Honda or damaging the clutch basket and or gears? Thanks in advance.
K_Fulk
02-21-2005, 04:15 PM
Just use an impact.
BLEEDRED
02-21-2005, 04:21 PM
Just use an impact.

And don't worry about the proper torque of 80 ft. lbs.?
K_Fulk
02-21-2005, 04:24 PM
Not unless you want to buy the 160 dollar tool.
Craig02
02-21-2005, 04:30 PM
I have used a penny before, it is softer metal so it wont hurt the gears.
BLEEDRED
02-21-2005, 04:38 PM
I have used a penny before, it is softer metal so it wont hurt the gears.

Maybe you can explain how you used a penny. I can understand that you used the penny to stop the gears from turning but how is that going to help me tighten the center locknut?
Craig02
02-21-2005, 04:49 PM
Oh yeah, I use a big screwdriver for that... be careful though