2004 Honda Trx 650 Rincon Service Manual
Related Honda TRX 650 Rincon Searches: CLUTCH DRIVE CLUTCH SPRING SPECIFICATIONS The drive clutch spring has two primary functions: 1. To control clutch engagement RPM. The springs which have a higher rate when the clutch is in neutral will increase clutch engagement RPM.
To control the rate at which the drive belt moves upward in the drive clutch sheaves. This is referred to as drive clutch upshift. There are other components which control upshift, but the spring is one of the primary components in insuring optimum performance. It is very important that the spring is of the correct design and is in good condition. CAUTION: Never shim a drive clutch spring to increase its compression rate. This may result in complete stacking of the coils and subsequent clutch cover failure.
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The drive clutch spring is one of the most critical components of the PVT system. It is also one of the easiest to service. Due to the severe stress the spring is subject to during operation, it should always be inspected for tolerance limits during any clutch operation diagnosis or repair.
2004 Honda Trx 650 Rincon Service Manual
With the spring resting on a flat surface,measure its free length from the outer coil surfaces as shown. Refer to the spring specification chart for specific free length measurements and tolerances. Also check to see that spring coils are parallel to one another. Distortion of the spring indicates stress fatigue, requiring replacement.