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My CLUTCH IS SLIPPING AND PROBALLY GOING OUT help
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:56 am
by apephoto222
the other day when i was riding i noticed that when i took off the engine started reving higher than normal for the throttle i was giving. Also It seemed to not take off with as much power. This is after the engine was warmed up and everything. Does this mean my clutch is going out and how and how should i fix it.
Thanks
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:34 am
by Kenny_McCormic
Could be the belt, year and model?
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:44 am
by apephoto222
its a 1986 Special
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:24 pm
by chevyguyjay
check your belt for glazing and cracks. pull your clutch off and check those clutch shoes. sounds to me that thier wore out. 
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:26 pm
by apephoto222
does the clutch/ belt cover come right off with their bolts no problem or is their any seals or anything that would make me not be able to put back on without trouble?
I dont want to take it off and then learn that i haft to also get another part to put it back together.
thanks
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:20 pm
by chevyguyjay
yea, just remove the 6 8mm bolts and the cover will come off. might have to tap on it to get it off.
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:19 pm
by earwigking
The seal on my rear cover was a real pain. it was like it was stretched on the bottom it would fit here and then come off there. eventually I had to go for off here and there and then tighten down evenly.
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 3:33 pm
by apephoto222
Is the belt and clutch anything {HONDA} special or can i go buy a off brand one
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:50 pm
by wikked_spree57
Standard automotive V belts will shred at higher speeds, I've had it happen before. I don't think the belt that fits the Spree is all that expensive. If you turn out to need a clutch, I have a few of them, let me know.
Removing drivr cover?
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:36 pm
by kentdog007
I too need to check my belt; I took all the bolts out and beat the cover with a rubber mallet but it is on there good.
Can I pry with a flat screwdriver, if so where? ANy tips anyone?
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:36 pm
by Kenny_McCormic
I would drive a screwdriver into the gasket, be careful no to mess up the gasket, it sets spacing for starter parts.
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:53 pm
by apephoto222
OK. I had ordered the belt thinking that it might be the problem but when i finally took off the cover it had looked to be in alright shape. Would anyone have a new cheap clutch and accept paypal?? or is their anything else that might go wrong??
Clutch
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:25 am
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:
I'll have a good stock AF05 clutch available next week. PM for details.
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:43 pm
by dgsoles
I beat my belt cover off with a hammer and a 2x4.....took a while, though. Pry bars were too large to grab the edges with. They kind of get stuck on if they haven't been taken off for 20+ years....
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:00 pm
by apephoto222
is that AF05 clutch a factory clutch. Is it the same as the sprees clutch. Nothing complex to put on. Just a quick swap??