Little_Thumper_Boy
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Hello,I'll be adding to this whenever something interesting or new is done on the bike, hopefully remembering to take photos as I go. For new and prospective owners, this will be a reference for what they'll probably have to do themselves. For me and for everyone else, it'll be because my dumb arse forgot what I did & how to do it, and this way I just have to search for things that I posted until it becomes muscle memory.
Odometer: ~250 mi
On order: Sprockets F&R (OEM), DID 428 VX chain, Shinko 244 3.0x2.
Auto clutch adjustment
Difficulty: Very easy.
Tools: Flathead screwdriver, 14mm box wrench. (Optional: toothbrush)
Time: 1 min
TL,DR: 14mm to get the locknut loose, all the way to the right (gentle), all the way to the left (gentle), 1/8 turn to the right, tighten locknut.
Normally you'd do this as part of the 600 mi check. Shifting feels a bit iffy, like dirty oil or an out of adjustment clutch. With rain coming in, this was the only one I could get done in time.
Before After
#2425Maintenance
Thank you.How far the screw should be turned? I dunno, don't remember, IIRC less than 2 full turns though. You'll know it when you feel it, a feeble old woman with substantial strength loss in her hand is about the amount of force exerted. Fingertips tight to the right, then left, then 1/8 turn to the right.
m in sc is probably doing it right, but it's worked for me when hot. I did the first one cold, and the rest have been riding for like... 20-30 minutes (so engine at full temperature), then pulling over in annoyance and adjusting it because mid-ride it was a pain in the ass and was causing shift issues. With either approach I've had success in improving shifting long term.
Standard location.Is that cable rub with the OPMID in the standard location, or with the center relocation bracket? Thanks
In the Trail's Service Manual they have an abbreviated Fastener Torque Value Spec. Section 1-12;How far the screw should be turned? I dunno, don't remember, IIRC less than 2 full turns though. You'll know it when you feel it, a feeble old woman with substantial strength loss in her hand is about the amount of force exerted. Fingertips tight to the right, then left, then 1/8 turn to the right.
m in sc is probably doing it right, but it's worked for me when hot. I did the first one cold, and the rest have been riding for like... 20-30 minutes (so engine at full temperature), then pulling over in annoyance and adjusting it because mid-ride it was a pain in the ass and was causing shift issues. With either approach I've had success in improving shifting long term.
I just feel guilt …I had a panic attack just browsing this thread!!
In the Trail's Service Manual they have an abbreviated Fastener Torque Value Spec. Section 1-12;
In the Honda Service Manual they have an extensive section on all Honda Factory used Fasteners, including Special Fasteners that require additional step to torque properly.