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**old dad** · 05-01-2012, 02:41 PM

How long does it take to replace the clutch with a clutch kit and new cable?
I got one estimate from a shop and it seemed long to me. 3.5 to 4 hours was what one shop told me.

John Hopkins · 05-01-2012, 03:41 PM

It could take that long if you drain the oil change the filter, time to clean the gasket and fit a new one, but it does sound like they might be padding it a bit, or maybe they are unfamilier with your bike...I would try to find a shop that does quite a few of them so they can do it efficiently..

or if you can't...just have a new cable fitted and adjusted and change the rest next time.

John.

cl65ame · 05-01-2012, 03:51 PM

Many shops use flat rate billing. There is a big book that says how long each job takes and thats what you pay whether it takes that long or not. Sometimes they win sometimes they lose but you always pay the same.
It took me 4 hours to do a thorough job of replacing the clutch on my VT1100T. I am a 25 year mechanic. Mind you I cleaned everything and inspected everything and was VERY thorough. At a shop you are looking at about 2-3 hours

GiveItToMikey · 05-01-2012, 04:01 PM

^ +1

**old dad** · 05-01-2012, 04:06 PM

ok ya'll ease my mind on this, as it's my long time shop that does what I can't or don't have the Skills/tools to do. Yes I have a service manual, but so I hear did the guys that built the Leaning Tower of Piza.

JP50515 · 05-01-2012, 04:22 PM

Yeah I just replaced mine yesterday and it took me about an hour and a half to get the old plates out and the new one in with oil and all. However it took me another 2 hours at least trying to dial in the cable and lever off the clutch panel. Keep getting either too much friction to disengage or full disengagement but a slipping clutch. My cable is just a bit too long. Got it now where its like 95% engaged and doesn't slip, but doesn't accelerate as fast as it should.

**old dad** · 05-01-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JP50515

Yeah I just replaced mine yesterday and it took me about an hour and a half to get the old plates out and the new one in with oil and all. However it took me another 2 hours at least trying to dial in the cable and lever off the clutch panel. Keep getting either too much friction to disengage or full disengagement but a slipping clutch. My cable is just a bit too long. Got it now where its like 95% engaged and doesn't slip, but doesn't accelerate as fast as it should.

It'd be worse if I tried to do this,,I'm famous for having parts ie screws washers etc left over.

John Hopkins · 05-01-2012, 06:02 PM

Old firm that you have dealt with for years, work up to now has been reliable..ask if they drain the oil and change the filter in that time, then agree the full price before they start work..and you have a fair deal..

John.

**old dad** · 05-02-2012, 06:51 PM

Well kudo's to Billski's Mods,, they ordered the parts on Tuesday, I dropped the bike off a noon today,,,got a call back at 530pm today,,all done, which blew my mind as they said it'd be ready by friday..woof...took the bike out and wow what a difference a new clutch makes. They did a great job for me.

damanning71 · 05-02-2012, 06:54 PM

Glad your back on the road!

05-01-2012, 02:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
old dad Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: sc Posts: 7,142	How long does it take How long does it take to replace the clutch with a clutch kit and new cable? I got one estimate from a shop and it seemed long to me. 3.5 to 4 hours was what one shop told me. __________________ 2006 vlx

05-01-2012, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
John Hopkins Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tredegar,South Wales, near England, not far from Scotland. Posts: 3,398	It could take that long if you drain the oil change the filter, time to clean the gasket and fit a new one, but it does sound like they might be padding it a bit, or maybe they are unfamilier with your bike...I would try to find a shop that does quite a few of them so they can do it efficiently.. or if you can't...just have a new cable fitted and adjusted and change the rest next time. John. __________________ Beauty is only skin deep but ugly goes right to the bone.

05-01-2012, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
GiveItToMikey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 499	^ +1 __________________ HONDA OWNER'S MANUAL 2003 Shadow Spirit VT1100C (1) FILL TANK WITH GASOLINE (2) RIDE UNTIL EMPTY (3) REPEAT STEPS 1&2

05-01-2012, 04:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
old dad Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: sc Posts: 7,142	ok ya'll ease my mind on this, as it's my long time shop that does what I can't or don't have the Skills/tools to do. Yes I have a service manual, but so I hear did the guys that built the Leaning Tower of Piza. __________________ 2006 vlx

05-01-2012, 04:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
JP50515 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 440	Yeah I just replaced mine yesterday and it took me about an hour and a half to get the old plates out and the new one in with oil and all. However it took me another 2 hours at least trying to dial in the cable and lever off the clutch panel. Keep getting either too much friction to disengage or full disengagement but a slipping clutch. My cable is just a bit too long. Got it now where its like 95% engaged and doesn't slip, but doesn't accelerate as fast as it should. __________________ Black Max - 1983 Honda Shadow VT500 - Gone but Never Forgotten

05-01-2012, 06:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
John Hopkins Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tredegar,South Wales, near England, not far from Scotland. Posts: 3,398	Old firm that you have dealt with for years, work up to now has been reliable..ask if they drain the oil and change the filter in that time, then agree the full price before they start work..and you have a fair deal.. John. __________________ Beauty is only skin deep but ugly goes right to the bone.

05-02-2012, 06:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
old dad Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: sc Posts: 7,142	Well kudo's to Billski's Mods,, they ordered the parts on Tuesday, I dropped the bike off a noon today,,,got a call back at 530pm today,,all done, which blew my mind as they said it'd be ready by friday..woof...took the bike out and wow what a difference a new clutch makes. They did a great job for me. __________________ 2006 vlx

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