1983wing in needs

[wallywings]

I am from Connecticut and have just aquired my 2nd wing...and 3rd.They are both big brown 83s and one is in need of a clutch.
The previous owner took it apart and I need to put it back together again.
It appears that the old clutch was removed after pulling the rear wheel and axle, so I thought this would be an easy job.
I have read however that the engine needs to be removed or turned to do this job, so before venturing forth towards uncharted territory, I was hoping for a little technical help here.

 

[backlander]

Welcome to CGW wallywings. Someone that's done a clutch will chime in shortly, I haven't had that pleasure yet. It is my understanding that if the clutch basket is ok, that the discs can be changed without removing the engine. Hope it works out well for you.

 

[AApple]

Welcome to the CGW Forums, wallywings!!! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

My understanding is the same...if the basket is ok, you can change the steel/clutch plates with the engine in the frame. :good:
If the basket is damaged, or needs to be removed, the engine will need to be removed from the frame.... :crying:

 

[mcgovern61]

Welcome to the site from New Jersey! :clapping:

 

[Steve83]

Welcome to this awesome site!

Backlander and AApple are correct - it can be done.

There is an 1100 service manual in the gallery - the link is at the very top of the page - and it has all the info you'll need. I hope you have all the parts for it!

Best of luck with your new toys! Keep us posted, and we LOVE lots of pics!

 

[Winger 82]

Welcome from N.Western,Pa. :hi:

 

[dan filipi]

Welcome to the forums.

Watch out for work done by prior owners, especially those projects started and left unfinished.
I was given a parts bike that ran but no title. The prior owner was riding it but lost interest and stored it.
I found finger tight bolts all over on that thing so go over the assembly very carefully to be sure everything is there and torqued down.

 

[joedrum]

welcome to classic

 

[mwbill37841]

welcome from tenn.

 

[slabghost]

Welcome aboard this is the place for tech help, non tech help, wise cracks, and picture addicts.

 

[toytender01]

Welcome from central Calif.

 

[David Mantle]

Yes clutch can be removed with engine in frame but back end of bike plus fuel tank need removing to gain access. I however find it easier to remove engine and stand it on end with clutch uppermost. But each to their own.

 

[mcgovern61]

Yes clutch can be removed with engine in frame but back end of bike plus fuel tank need removing to gain access. I however find it easier to remove engine and stand it on end with clutch uppermost. But each to their own.

I am with you on the pulling the engine for clutch work. The engines are fairly easy to get in and out and I wouldn't hesitate to pop mine when I need to. (From start to finish we can get the engine on the floor in less than 2 hours)

 

[ns400r]

Welcome from Cape Breton!

 

[David Mantle]

Yes clutch can be removed with engine in frame but back end of bike plus fuel tank need removing to gain access. I however find it easier to remove engine and stand it on end with clutch uppermost. But each to their own.

I am with you on the pulling the engine for clutch work. The engines are fairly easy to get in and out and I wouldn't hesitate to pop mine when I need to. (From start to finish we can get the engine on the floor in less than 2 hours)

Not bragging but I have had my engine out so many times , to do various modifications , that I can get it out in under an hour and a half.

If you go down this route my favorite tip would be to leave the carburetors in the frame by tying them up to the top frame rails. This saves a lot of time on reassembly also.

 

[mcgovern61]

If you go down this route my favorite tip would be to leave the carburetors in the frame by tying them up to the top frame rails. This saves a lot of time on reassembly also.

Great tip! :thanks: