Thank you so much for uploading this video, I have a super Blackbird with a slipping clutch, after watching your video I have the confidence to change my own clutch. Thanks once again from Sydney Australia.

According to the Blackbird service manual discs and plates must be coated with clean oil before installation, does not specify leaving them soaking for hours. I've done two replacements so far on both my XX's clutches following the manual and haven't got any issues with it. About the clutch rattle noise at idle when engine is cold if you can live the noise don't do nothing, all Blackbirds do it, but if you don't you must replace the clutch outer needle bearing which it tends to wear a bit creating that annoying rattle noise keep in mind that the noise will come back when the bearing wears out again is a design flaw by Honda as well as the CCT cam chain tensioner which wears out creating rattle noises on the cam chain between 3.000 - 4.500 rpm, to solve that just use a manual tensioner that way you will avoid spending money on oem tensioners often. Keep good care of her and she won't fail you having a great bike for many years of riding enjoyment, Blackbird engines are bulletproof. Ride safe, cheers mates.

Thanks, I've been putting this job off for a long time. My original clutch on my '98 Blackbird still works ok apart from slipping under very hard acceleration. Now I have the confidence to go ahead and do this job.

Super job well done thanks.

My 02 Blackbird has 150,400 miles and still on the original clutch. Very helpful video when the time comes.

Hey, I want to thank you for this video. I JUST got done changing my clutch and your video gave me the confidence that I could do it myself. Tips and tricks for those of you about to change their clutch: 78 in/lbs for the clutch springs (you'll need a precise tq wrench for this job) 40 in/lbs for the cover The factory gasket WILL shred itself on the way out and account for about 1/3 of the total time spent on this job. Have something to scrape it off with that won't gouge the case. Always a good idea to replace the clutch springs while doing this. Mine looked fine, but they are cheap so I replaced them EBC plates and springs are the way to go My friction plates had very little life left after 60K miles of commuting traffic. The rings and basket are still in decent condition and went back in. This video was incredibly accurate for the steps I took, down to hammering the case off with a rubber mallet. 99 BlackBird

What a wholesome guy

Thanks, I have a 2001 and now when it needs a clutch I can do it. That looked easy and was something I was fearful to do. Co.pared to forks or chain or tire replacement looks simple!

I notice the APE HT-900 PRO CCT. One of the best CCTs you can fit to a Bird

Thanks for sharing. When i do my clutch I now know what to do.

Best vídeo i ever seen for mechanical instructions easy to follow well explain step by step video going to suscribe to the channel keep the good work

I have one myself. Great bike, enjoy ✌

I’m glad to see people work on these old cbr’s I just bought 93 900rr was starting to get worried I made a bad decision nobody in town has parts and pretty much laugh lol I’m doing the clutch next week thanks for the video

Hello this is really nice and helpful video thanks a lot

Very nice! Now all I need to do is get a Blackbird

Cool bike. I would love to have one of these super bikes. Blackbird, Busa or Connie.

Hey nice job Tom,, I was rolling a long and a video came up from a year ago..

Great Video!

Got the x11, which is very similar, but much rather. Thanks for the video, hopefully won't need it.

Nice job

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Interesting but I think one metal plate was inserted the wrong way. Smooth side in sharp side out.

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Even your hans were drenched with dirty oil, After viewing　'old Motoguzzi's　Dry Clutch　replacements（Involved with Shaft Drive Unit), We could find Honda's are in such a easy family.

thanks for guide, im about to do clutch on my x11 because clutch is slipping on high rpms, but im wondering do i need to replace pressure plates also or is friction plates and springs enought? bike has 100000km on clock.

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Good video you friend ai

Great video! Btw, did the new clutch fix the gearing problem?

Hi had a rattle noise coming from underneath centre, disappeared when clutch lever pulled in whilst riding bike so I looked at clutch plates bolts springs all ok, then put everything back together in the right order, but clutch lever now wont pull in. Also took basket off to look at bearing all ok Cleaned out slave cylinder, push rod , rebleed slave cylinder , clutch lever still stiff, did move in ok when bled clutch but stiff when tighten bleed valve. Any ideas to fix ? thanks😒

never thought changing clutch would be that easy. what are the torque specs for basket bolts and clutch cover? thank you for sharing.

Birds are prone to clutch problems which I put down to burn outs with linked brakes and synthetic oil. How would I know that?

Instead of cooking spray could you just maybe just smear a thing layer of clean oil on each side of the clutch gasket?

Hi from Argentina! I am considering getting a Blackbird. They cost about USD 10-12K here with 30000 to 50000 kms. Are those too many kms? Should I wait for a unicorn with 15K to appear or just go ahead and get a 50K one?

Hi, from the UK. Rather belated comment on my part, but clearly, the predecessor of the current elect President did not have or applied 'common sense' whilst in office!!! Good God, what a pity! No offence intended. Nice, clear, tutional video. Need to get myself a Blackbird.

Use a hook tool much easier

Did you take off a wire?

I got a question about this bike I own one