Huge thanks for this post. This is far in a way the most complex job I've attempted on the bike, and in fact I borrowed a friend who has more tools and experience than me. That said we made pretty short work of it.

Right up until we put the final bolts on the clutch casing. Weirdly, despite checking the torque wrench carefully we managed to shear two sets of bolts in the same recess. Nightmare, but we got lucky turning the threads out with a tiny sharp screwdriver; both times!

Third time the charm though. £116 for the parts from a honda supplier, probably more saved in labour. Sense of satisfaction of doing it for myself, priceless. Would I have attempted it without this how to?

Never...! Much appreciated.

 

Hi all,

I also want to thank for such a nice how-to. I will be changing the clutch on my 90 100f. It looks straight forward. However, I am a bit confused with the parts. I am looking on ebay, and there are several options. I am wondering if the parts are the same for any model of the hurricane, or if there are differences between different years. Also, I am deciding between EBC or Barnett, the latter, more expensive. Any thoughts on this?

Thanks again.

 

I have a cheap option in mine from the USA - run them now 40000 K's and only just starting to slip under heavy load. You get what you pay for - the Barnett is a good clutch - buy the new clutch springs at the same time if you go for those - they are cheap and worth the effort !

 

Thanks for the info Shadow. Although I already ordered the parts, I went wit EBC because I thought Barnett was a bit expensive. I ordered all the plates (both steel and friction), and the springs. I will report on how it went.

 

EBC make good clutches, Barnett sell I think because of their name The new steel plates may be "overkill" - the plates generally will last at least 60000 miles (mine have done 70000) New clutch springs are a good option though.
Let us know how you get on.......

 

I agree about the steel plates. This bike has only 30k miles, but I have never opened the clutch, and I didn't want to risk to have the whole thing apart and find that one steel plate doesn't look right, and then I have to ordered it and wait to be shipped. Besides, this will give me a peace of mind that all plates are good, and I guess I can always save any of the good old plates.

I have a couple of questions: in the honda manual they call for the use of an special tool to remove one big bolt on the clutch. I don't see reference to that in this how-to. I don't need it to replace the plates? also, looking on ebay I found this other tool to remove the clutch basket sold by EBC 90-96 Honda CBR1000F EBC Motorcycle Clutch Basket Removal Tool - CT009 | eBay

It is something worthwhile to have?

 

You don't need the tool to remove the nut if you're only changing the plates. The nut holds the inner basket against the transmission shaft. You can use a 32mm socket to remove it.

As for the clutch basket holder: yeah, a bike specific tool is nice, but I'm happy with the generic Motion Pro one that I can use on multiple bikes

 

Nice thread! I'm going to be switching my clutch out in the next few weeks, I have a 92 600 f2, will this be roughly the same?

 

No, yours' will be a little bit more involved. Check your PM

 

So what are the recommended clutch plates and springs? Links anyone?