Re: '73 CB350G: Project Sakura, sans starter
So, I got my beautiful new starter block-off from CrazyPJ and went ahead and installed it. I couldn't find all of the information in one place, so here's a detailed description of removing it.
-Drain Oil, remove side-cover.
-Unscrew the two philips head screws holding the starter motor to the engine block.
-Pry up the smaller cog to release it from the starter motor and drop the motor
-Remove the bolt holding the permanent magnets. I tried a few times with a different strap wrench and a socket wrench but to no avail. Also tried the impact driver but to no avail. Eventually I got the torque wrench out and bought a nice strap wrench and it finally did the trick.
-Honda sells a nifty little tool to pull the magnet housing out for like $15, or you can just take your rear axle off and thread it in. Keep the spacers on and slide them up the axle forcefully smack them off the top. Repeat this until you are ridiculously frustrated, and be sure to pinch your fingers once or twice too. Eventually it'll come off.
-Remove the larger cog and the little guide holding it in place.
-The clutch mechanism (which is ingenious) is still left on the backside of the magnets. Remove it by taking out the three screws. Toss the magnet without the clutch back on the spindle. Note, its tapered and there is a groove, so it'll only go on one way.
-Enjoy the moment! Especially since kick-start only will lead to lots and lots of frustration...