hondaREX
01-19-2013, 08:31 PM
I finally got around to put my 8 plate clutch in. I have a Hinson quick change cover on a XR400 cover. Full hinson basket, inner hub and outer plate and 8 plate kit.
I fit the whole kit behind a stock EX cover and nothing seemed to rub. I also put the quick cover setup on it too. Unsure which i am going to run yet. I need a couple bolts, and a XR cover gasket to use the quick cover. Plus i dont really have a need for the quick cover as i rarely need to change my clutch.
I plan to put the 8 plate kit in the stock EX basket to see if it fit and functions in it too.
I ran into a couple questions. What does everyone use to hold the clutch gear and primary drive gear when removing the clutch hub nut and the primary drive gear? Manual says special tool. I tried the penny trick from the 250r manual but it just got cut it in 2. I was able to get the clutch hub nut off and I dont necessarilly need to remove the primary drive gear to remove the cam chain but i want to know how others have done it.
And last, what does everyone do to clean out the crankcase and right side of the engine? Brake parts cleaner? Any harm in using this? Or carb/choke cleaner? Thanks.
I fit the whole kit behind a stock EX cover and nothing seemed to rub. I also put the quick cover setup on it too. Unsure which i am going to run yet. I need a couple bolts, and a XR cover gasket to use the quick cover. Plus i dont really have a need for the quick cover as i rarely need to change my clutch.
I plan to put the 8 plate kit in the stock EX basket to see if it fit and functions in it too.
I ran into a couple questions. What does everyone use to hold the clutch gear and primary drive gear when removing the clutch hub nut and the primary drive gear? Manual says special tool. I tried the penny trick from the 250r manual but it just got cut it in 2. I was able to get the clutch hub nut off and I dont necessarilly need to remove the primary drive gear to remove the cam chain but i want to know how others have done it.
And last, what does everyone do to clean out the crankcase and right side of the engine? Brake parts cleaner? Any harm in using this? Or carb/choke cleaner? Thanks.