1983 Honda Express centrifugal clutch

Kasey OKeefe /

Jun 07, 2019 04:14PM

Greetings Gang!!

I’m ko I live in Los Angeles. I own a 1983 Honda Express she is the love of my life. She has been running very well until a week ago had a mechanic come look st it for $50 I didn’t have (good dude tho) and he told me the centrifugal clutch that expands into that metal housing blew out. Need a 2 speed variety... contacted treatland they suggest I post here! So I’m throwing up a prayer I checked ebay no luck any one have any sources suggestions welcome all comments thx for your time!!

Re: 1983 Honda Express centrifugal clutch

Jack Rutherford /

churioz

Jun 07, 2019 05:40PM

Hmm, those clutches seem to last forever. A one speed 1981 clutch should work as well but those are probably harder to find than your 1982-1983 variety. Keep an eye out on ebay, they pop up over time. I found one and it turned out to be incomplete but I located the parts that were missing. 1977-1980 won't work.

Re: 1983 Honda Express centrifugal clutch

Stephen Keller /

keller_stephen

Jun 07, 2019 06:36PM

Post on buy/sell forum, and keep eyes on CL for possible parts bikes.

Re: 1983 Honda Express centrifugal clutch

Ryan . /

ihazvalves

Jun 07, 2019 06:36PM

That clutch is extremely hearty and short of running it dry I couldn't imagine a legitimate failure.

Re: 1983 Honda Express centrifugal clutch

Jack Rutherford /

churioz

Jun 07, 2019 07:16PM

yeah, how did that mechanic diagnosis that? I wouldn't want to take that left side cover off with no prior experience unless it was my own bike. You may want a second opinion. And even if it is the problem, it's unlikely you need to replace the entire clutch mechanism. (edited)

Re: 1983 Honda Express centrifugal clutch

Kasey OKeefe /

ko04fsu OP

Jun 07, 2019 07:23PM

From what he told me the little prongs that stick out are worn out and cannot catch the metal basket to turn it he said you need the entire assembly I don’t know much so bare with me I gave him $50 and spent last week trying to find that entire assembly that’s housed in that metal bowl this has been hell I looked on Craigslist nation wide search I’m just trying to get it running

Thanks for all the help & comments

Re: 1983 Honda Express centrifugal clutch

Ryan . /

ihazvalves

Jun 07, 2019 07:33PM

Those are for engaging the 2nd gear. If the bike doesn't move at all this is not the problem. The first gear clutch is the 3 shoes inside of that assembly.

Re: 1983 Honda Express centrifugal clutch

Nick MBC /

khool1499

Jun 07, 2019 07:37PM

Honestly the people here can probably diagnose your issue better over the internet than a mechanic who doesn't know anything about mopeds can. What is the problem exactly?

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