2018 HONDA CRF CLUTCH RECALL

Dustin_McGovney23
Is this just for the 250r? I thought the 250r and 450r used the same clutch with the judder spring. Anyone have any more info on the recall?
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kiwifan 8/16/2018 2:17pm
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250 only...good on them for doing it too
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Evoracer 8/17/2018 9:02am
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Replacement baskets on backorder. A lot of people are steamed. Sales of any new 250's have been put on hold at the local dealership. My buddy went rekluse as well.
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sam.gilpin242 11/8/2018 12:33pm
11/8/2018 12:33pm
Dustin_McGovney23 wrote:
Is this just for the 250r? I thought the 250r and 450r used the same clutch with the judder spring. Anyone have any more info on...
Is this just for the 250r? I thought the 250r and 450r used the same clutch with the judder spring. Anyone have any more info on the recall?
I read that the recall was the clutch basket and judder spring I also have a rekluse to put in my 18 crf 250 but what do I do about the judder spring ? Thanks
sam.gilpin242 11/8/2018 12:34pm
11/8/2018 12:34pm
feelit2morrow wrote:
Replaced mine with the rekluse basket when I heard some were having issues.
read that the recall was the clutch basket and judder spring I also have a rekluse to put in my 18 crf 250 but what do I do about the judder spring ? Thanks
chasestevenson599 11/8/2018 12:51pm
11/8/2018 12:51pm
Dustin_McGovney23 wrote:
Is this just for the 250r? I thought the 250r and 450r used the same clutch with the judder spring. Anyone have any more info on...
Is this just for the 250r? I thought the 250r and 450r used the same clutch with the judder spring. Anyone have any more info on the recall?
sam.gilpin242 wrote:
I read that the recall was the clutch basket and judder spring I also have a rekluse to put in my 18 crf 250 but what...
I read that the recall was the clutch basket and judder spring I also have a rekluse to put in my 18 crf 250 but what do I do about the judder spring ? Thanks
Throw it in the garbage where it belongs.
Replace it with a standard plate.
feelit2morrow 11/8/2018 3:22pm
11/8/2018 3:22pm
sam.gilpin242 wrote:
What do you do with your judder spring
With the radius cx kit which I installed it comes out. You use rekluse pack so it's not needed if I remember correctly.
Derek Harris 11/8/2018 4:19pm
11/8/2018 4:19pm
Our local dealer STILL doesn't have a replacement basket available after request 2 months ago for a local customer.
Is what it is - we bought a hinson - but what a pain!
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mxracin 11/8/2018 4:22pm
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Not sure who your dealer is but the recall parts are readily available. We've fixed all the units on the floor and taken care of all our customers. It was quick and easy.
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Derek Harris 11/8/2018 4:45pm
11/8/2018 4:45pm
mxracin wrote:
Not sure who your dealer is but the recall parts are readily available. We've fixed all the units on the floor and taken care of all...
Not sure who your dealer is but the recall parts are readily available. We've fixed all the units on the floor and taken care of all our customers. It was quick and easy.
Odd

Been quite frustrating...
poser45xxxxx 11/8/2018 10:18pm
11/8/2018 10:18pm
Why and how can a major corporation like Honda still trying to figure out how clutches work ? This stuff has gone on one way or another for years. Crazy.
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usafwx 11/8/2018 10:35pm
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poser45xxxxx wrote:
Why and how can a major corporation like Honda still trying to figure out how clutches work ? This stuff has gone on one way or...
Why and how can a major corporation like Honda still trying to figure out how clutches work ? This stuff has gone on one way or another for years. Crazy.
Could ask KTM why they can't figure out spokes since they tend to snap / come loose on every new KTM / HUSKY. Or Kawasaki why they can't figure out chain sliders that don't get chewed to hell after 3 hours, Yamaha...etc. etc.

All new engine for Honda, gonna be some growing pains just like first year new cars, etc. You can R&D for years and still find issues creep up once it's bought by consumers.
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moto#52 11/9/2018 1:05am
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poser45xxxxx wrote:
Why and how can a major corporation like Honda still trying to figure out how clutches work ? This stuff has gone on one way or...
Why and how can a major corporation like Honda still trying to figure out how clutches work ? This stuff has gone on one way or another for years. Crazy.
usafwx wrote:
Could ask KTM why they can't figure out spokes since they tend to snap / come loose on every new KTM / HUSKY. Or Kawasaki why...
Could ask KTM why they can't figure out spokes since they tend to snap / come loose on every new KTM / HUSKY. Or Kawasaki why they can't figure out chain sliders that don't get chewed to hell after 3 hours, Yamaha...etc. etc.

All new engine for Honda, gonna be some growing pains just like first year new cars, etc. You can R&D for years and still find issues creep up once it's bought by consumers.
Honda clutches have been terrible for the last 10 years
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usafwx 11/9/2018 10:09am
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moto#52 wrote:
Honda clutches have been terrible for the last 10 years
I've only had 2 Hondas and I'm easy on the clutch, but have never had an issue. Interesting, I'll keep an eye out on my new bike now thanks.
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BobPA 11/9/2018 10:19am
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usafwx wrote:
I've only had 2 Hondas and I'm easy on the clutch, but have never had an issue. Interesting, I'll keep an eye out on my new...
I've only had 2 Hondas and I'm easy on the clutch, but have never had an issue. Interesting, I'll keep an eye out on my new bike now thanks.
450 Honda clutches have been weak for a decade....Pretty well known that their 4 spring design was a joke.

At least it is an easy fix.
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usafwx 11/9/2018 10:21am
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BobPA wrote:
450 Honda clutches have been weak for a decade....Pretty well known that their 4 spring design was a joke.

At least it is an easy fix.
Gotcha anything I should modify on my 250?

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Derek Harris 11/9/2018 10:27am
11/9/2018 10:27am
BobPA wrote:
450 Honda clutches have been weak for a decade....Pretty well known that their 4 spring design was a joke.

At least it is an easy fix.
usafwx wrote:
Gotcha anything I should modify on my 250?
Normal fix

Remove judder springs
Remove first/small judder spring clutch plate
Replace with normal clutch plate
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usafwx 11/9/2018 10:29am
11/9/2018 10:29am
Derek Harris wrote:
Normal fix

Remove judder springs
Remove first/small judder spring clutch plate
Replace with normal clutch plate
Awesome, had no idea this was an issue. Thanks for the help.

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