1975 CT70 Auto Clutch Adjustment

[MSS]

Auto clutch was engaging too much.
Backed off the nut, and turned the screw clockwise all the way.

The auto clutch is still engaging too much.

Is there a spacer or rod inside that could have worn out?
I have the parts book, but nothing stands out as to what it could be.

any help would be great.

M

 

[OLD CT]

That is definitely not the correct procedure. Now that you turned it in clockwise, you have to turn it ''counterclockwise'' slowly until resistance is felt. Now, back it off a 1/8th of a turn or just a hare and lock the nut. There are videos on youtube that would have helped you correct it. Type in ''honda50 clutch adjustment''.

 

[MSS]

What you said makes sense.
But at the full clockwise rotation if the screw, I have resistance.
If I put in gear it will go.
So I need to get less

 

[dirtbkr188]

When you turn the adjuster stud clockwise, you are pulling the clutch lifter plate (part #7, below) to the backside of the engine cover. When you turn it counterclockwise, the lifter plate is pushed out toward the clutch ball retainer (part #9, below).
Think of it this way: Hold a nut in one hand, and thread a bolt into it - the bolt is drawn down on the nut as you tighten it. The adjuster stud pulls the lifter plate to you, instead of threading down into it, if that makes sense.

 

[MSS]

I need to loosen it more, but it won't turn clockwise any more.
So something must be broke ir bent inside

 

[JR86]

This worked for me.

 

[MSS]

Ok.

I have adjusted the clutch per the above prior to this post.

When the screw is all the way clockwise the clutch still engages too much.

So something inside must be worn or damaged.

M

 

[cjpayne]

The adjuster screw part is stationary on the inside of the cover. It may have broke its stud or slipped out somehow. Did you have the clutch cover off recently?

 

[MSS]

I got the bike from the PO that way

That was my next step.
But wanted to be a little knowledgeable on what i would be looking at or find.

Thank All

 

[JR86]

Try turning the screw counter clockwise until you feel resistance. Then rotate clockwise an 1/8th to 1/4 of a turn and set. I have a K0 and that worked for me

 

[cjpayne]

But wanted to be a little knowledgeable on what i would be looking at or find.

This has pics of what the guts will look like.

Step By Step for Spinner/Screen Cleaning on '74 K3 3speed

I was going to use my 72K1 for this, but I had access to a beat up K3 that will represent what is typically run into when doing this procedure. This bike has over 4000miles and been sitting for years. It just recently was fixed and is now running again. This may not be the best way, but this is...

lilhonda.com

 

[kirrbby]

Auto clutch was engaging too much.
Backed off the nut, and turned the screw clockwise all the way.

The auto clutch is still engaging too much.

Is there a spacer or rod inside that could have worn out?
I have the parts book, but nothing stands out as to what it could be.

any help would be great.

M

What you said makes sense.
But at the full clockwise rotation if the screw, I have resistance.
If I put in gear it will go.
So I need to get less

I need to loosen it more, but it won't turn clockwise any more.
So something must be broke ir bent inside

You need to read those instructions more carefully. You are doing it wrong.
In your posts you keep mentioning..."I can't turn it any more CLOCKWISE."
You are ONLY supposed to turn it CLOCKWISE until you feel NO resistance.
Then turn it COUNTERclockwise until you feel resistance...then back off ⅛-¼.

Turning it too far clockwise causes you to have NO clutch action at all.

As mentioned, some of the bits may have fallen out of position, and you'll need to put them back. I'd imagine that could happen if the stud is turned too far clockwise.

 

[MSS]

Yes turning it clockwise to have no clutch is what I want.
Thats what I did

BUT it does not work.

I still have clutch engagement when turned all the way clockwise.
The bike still goes forward in first gear when in this all clockwise position

M

 

[kirrbby]

If you turn it the other way...it WILL work. Or at least it should. Right now...turned too far clockwise...the clutch can't DISENGAGE. As soon as you click it into gear it will lurch forward and take off, no matter how low, or high the RPMs.

Turn it COUNTERCLOCKWISE, until you feel resistance, then back off ⅛-¼. Just like the instructions state. See if it works better.

 

[MSS]

I will give it as try tonite

 

[OLD CT]

See post #6 DO NOT TURN CLOCKWISE EXECESSIVELY. You may have to already and now the cover has to come off. Great news! You now have no excuse to not clean the oil spinner and lint screen.. Watch a video to simplify the procedure.