August 30, 200916 yr 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
August 30, 200916 yr Author 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.
August 30, 200916 yr 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.
September 13, 200916 yr Author 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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