Replacing the Starter Clutch - A Noobs task?

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Replacing the Starter Clutch - A Noobs task?

#1 Unread post by shoto »

Hey guys, I need a new starter clutch for my bike. Pro cycle wants 1200 to do it, and a backyard mechanic wants 300 to do it.

Do you think it's easy enough to do myself? I don't know a whole lot about bikes.

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$1200!? Holy hell!

What kind of bike is it? It's super easy on my bike.
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It would really help for us to know what kind of bike you have.
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Do you have a shop manual for your mystery bike? That'll be your best guide. If you can read through the procedure in the manual and get a good idea of what you need to do, you stand a good chance. If you read it and get the impression you've just finished reading a novel in Swahili, then probably not.
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#5 Unread post by shoto »

Hey sorry lol, I have a Honda CB650 1979

I found a backyard mechanic who will do it for less than 300. That fair?

Im really not a bike or vehicle nerd, so I dont wanna break anything. I'm also told that I may have to take the engine apart if I screw it up.

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