Re: Need Help With Diagnosis

Posted by shinyribs on Sep 12, 2012; 6:35am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Need-Help-With-Diagnosis-tp4028004p4029041.html

I know it's not on the left side of the engine,but clutch rattle is normal on these bikes. Especially on the pre-76 models,when Honda made an upgrade/fix for the rattle. I'd hate to see you tear your engine down if its not needed. Also, concerning the hard to find neutral: There are 3 o-rings that seal the oil pump the the engine. Over time those o-rings shrink up considerably. It can cause a loss of oil pressure.Not enough to injure the motor,but enough to cause shifting issues. Without adequate oil pressure the clutch plate tend to stick more than normal. There is another o-ring that tends to shrink and cause issues,too. On the left side of the bike,behind all the shifter mechanism, is a cover that directs pressurized oil the a transmission bearing(not sure of the actual name). Replacing those o-rings made my bike like new when trying to find neutral.BIG difference.