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Remove the starter motor cable clamp and pull the stater cable.

Great tutorial for first-timers, HT; very nice detail.

I started breaking down my '64 motor, starts halfway down here, in the Feb 20 post, albeit less detailed.

I took a slightly different approach, pulling everything I could off the lump before dropping it out; I found handling it a lot easier with much of the weight already removed (back problems that I don't wish to aggravate), plus the bloody thing doesn't wriggle around as much, like a wounded piglet, possessing a life of its own on the bench! Tight screws and pulling the rotor are less dramatic with the motor still in the bike.

Different strokes & alternative approaches......

Good point Steve. It's a lot easier using an impact driver on the case covers with the motor still attached to the bike. Nothing like chasing the motor around the workbench every time you whack it. I hear you on the back problems- just glad the thing isn't a damn 750-4, those things weigh close to 200lbs!
One of my aims was to photo doc for first timers and I got aggravated at myself for tearing down the top without photos. Maybe I can find redemption on the rebuild postings.

Thanks for stopping by- HT

Hoosier Tom wrote:Good point Steve. It's a lot easier using an impact driver on the case covers with the motor still attached to the bike. Nothing like chasing the motor around the workbench every time you whack it. I hear you on the back problems- just glad the thing isn't a damn 750-4, those things weigh close to 200lbs!
One of my aims was to photo doc for first timers and I got aggravated at myself for tearing down the top without photos. Maybe I can find redemption on the rebuild postings.

Thanks for stopping by- HT

The photos are great. Don't worry about sidestepping some disassembly photos. I'm sure just about anybody can figure out how to take something apart. It's the putting back together that's the trickiest. This thread is definitely a great help.

Hoosier Tom wrote:On the back of the rotor is the starter clutch. Now is the time to check your rollers, caps and springs. My springs were toast as compared to a new spring. I forgot to take a photo of the starter clutch and will have to add it later.

hey there Tom, thanx for the great photos and detailed explanations, i was wondering where you sourced the new roller springs ?

Hill,

That part number is 28125-253-020. You can get that part from Western Hills Honda for $4.29 each spring plus shipping. They also have the caps, 28126-253-030 at $3.67 each. They also have the roller, 91101-253-020 at $3.02 each. The whole set is on ebay, item 250358514107 for $19.99 plus $7 shipping from Thailand. I have bought items from that seller and never had a problem.

HT

great ! thanks so much, another quick question, do you recommend replacing the fork springs when doing a resto ? i figure the original ones in my cb77 are all soft and tired.