Honda Monkey 125 MNNTHBX Clutch Lifter Plate Installation

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Hope you enjoy the installation process, it was fairly simple to do and while I used the special tools because I wanted to clean the oil spinner, you might not need to remove the spinner in order to change just the lifter plate and springs. The tools are fairly cheap though, just be sure to purchase a flywheel holder tool that has smaller than 7mm pins, as the one I bought has 7mm & 9mm pins, and they were too big. 5mm pins are what you'll want to look for. I've provided a link to the appropriate flywheel holder tool similar to what is specified the in manual.

Speaking of the manual, this is an extremely helpful tool to have. Maybe the most helpful! I follow the process outlined in the manual for the video, but showed some other steps that I had to take to make things easier, such as taking the rearset off and disconnecting a few things to make that easier.

Be very careful when tightening the small 6mm bolts because they only call for 9 ft/lbs of torque, which is next to nothing and should really be an inch/lb measurement because 9 ft/lbs on a 3/8" torque wrench is so low it doesn't even click! I broke one of the small aluminum side case bolts with the regular 3/8" ratchet, they are really fragile and the OEM bolts aren't much stronger!

[bombidude]

John, I have a new monkey 2024. My clutch lever is very high or almost out before it engaging the transmission.. Is this normal? My other honda bike seems to engage much sooner.. How do I adjust this?

[knife_knut]

John, do you think it’s possible to change lifter plate & springs without removing oil spinner? Thanks for another great video. I’ve watched quite a few of your Monkey videos & finally subscribed yesterday. You’re an asset to the community!

[irongoatrocky]

I ordered the plate from MNNTHBX for my 2022 GROM here in Thailand (as that other place that's out in Irwindale CA just DGAF about those who live outside North don't think I have to mention names here do I Steady I'm paying the freight here!...so be it!

I'm going w/ 60% SMR Springs and 14t front sprocket for more street power (I'm not a stunt rider) but I will also drill and tap the 3 other holes and obtain the stock Honda Screws as well for best results while using a stock Honda Clutch pack for best results as i feel that it gives stability to all the springs is where torque comes in as well when everything is equally torqued equal pressure is applied across the board....plus I use Blue Loctite inside/outside the motor and on all bolts as well.
just things I've learned from racing stock cars and working in the Aviation

[johncamilleri]

what's the size of the Clutch Nut Removal tool ? and the springs 60% ?

[SeanSteggs]

Upgrade clutch springs are a great thing. Word of warning do not upgrade the springs without this billet clutch spring cluster. It will break . I went 60% upgrade.

[ktrainer]

I bought the same lifter plate fro MNNTHBX and it was all but impossible to get the bearing in the lifter plate even after freezing the bearing. I oiled both the plate and bearing as you did but the bearing would now go in without considerable force from a hammer and socket. I’ve had in in and out quite a few times and you also can’t just pull the bearing out, it has to be tapped out fro the other side. MNNTHBX said it’s made to spec but I’m not sure the one I have is.

[bluevalkyrie]

Highly recommend Takegawa lite weight oil filter.

[tannguyen-dgsu]

is it possible to change the clutch springs without taking off the spinner

[토찡-se]

I'd like to tune Monkey125 into an automatic centrifugal clutch. Is it possible to transplant the one from c125?

[toolshedjunky]

What's the benefit of having this plate over stock?