Hondal XL 500 1978?

I have an old XL 500. I want to take the clutch/or flywheel off, what ever it is called. I took the side pannel off. The are four spring loaded blots that seem to be holding it on. Can I just take these off??? Is there much trouble putting these back on.





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Hondal XL 500 1978?
Just take them out. The bolts are longer than the springs.
Hondal XL 500 1978?
Looks like a conventional clutch to me. Go to www.bikebandit.com. Then OEM PARTS - Honda - 1979 ( there's no fiches listed for 1978) Then select XL500S Link. Look at the diagram for the clutch advancer and you'll see an exploded parts diagram for your bike. You can take the four screws out easily - they should have springs around them. These are the clutch return springs. If they are old and worn ( you can measure the height if you have the specs) then your clutch may not return fully and can slip. I would suggest replacing them as they are fairly cheap. If you can see the diagram though it would appear the whole assembly is retained with a nut ( item 20). In order remove the clutch assembly you'll probably have to remove this nut. BE CAREFUL here - the clutch basket is light aluminum and if you try and grip it or jam it it will break. A better suggestion is to jam the steel drive gears at the base of the clutch basket. Sometimes just a rag is enough - other times a large screwdriver between the gears should do it. Once you've undone the lock nut the basket should come apart. Don't mix up the clutch plates - they have to go back the same way as they came out. Also measure the plates if you can and replace any worn ones - as they usually wear all together do them all. Don't forget to measure the metal plates 6 and 13 too as they can also wear and reduce clutch efficiency. Also check in the service manual whether or not the lock nut (20) is a discard item - sometimes they are one use only - nothing like having your whole clutch come apart in the middle of nowhere for a 5 buck nut! Good Luck - get a service manual too - they really do help and can save you far more than the cost of the book. Ebay's a real good source for good ones.

tanning