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1989 Rtl Clutch

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Hi - my understanding is that actually the 1985/86 RTL was the same as the TLR200/250F, the 87 RTL clutch was different and then they changed it again for 88/89. I don't know how different they are though, would expect some of the plates would have been the same. Cheers

I have the part numbers for the 1989 RTL if that is any good?

Big John

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Montesaman - I don't know about the 1987 clutch, but you're right about the 1985/86 clutch being different to the 1988/89 clutch. The plates are quite a bit bigger onthe TLR clutch. I've got an old 1986 clutch that will fit my TLR.

Big John - Thanks I've already got the number.

I've put new plates in my RTL, but it's still slipping when I pull 3rd. I didn't have any steel plates so wanted to change these as well. I noticed on the TLR clutch that the steel plates have sort of pressed blind holes, but the RTL steels are smooth.

I was wondering if Honda used a clutch from another model for the RTL. I'd surprised if they made a special clutch for such small numbers.

Please shoot at me if I'm completely wrong ,but I remember using CB125 friction plates in my 1986 TLR 250 when it was new which made a huge difference,ie the cluch actually worked properly - and I seem to remember the advice was the same for RTL's at the time.I do still have the RTL parts book if its any help.

Barnett make Kevlar clutch plates for the TLR which are the bees knees.

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I got a very helpful reply from Chris Taylor at Barnett Clutches. The RTL89 Barnett clutch part number is:

Friction plate - 301-35-10007 (2.8mm)

Steel plate - 401-35-063045 (1.6mm)

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