Hawk 250 engine parts - shift lever (not just pedal)

[richinar]

Here we have the stock Hawk shift lever spindle beside the Honda part 24610-107-760
Hawk is gold tone electroplated while Honda is light silver

The shaft end which butts against the right side cover is much rougher on the stock part with a very course machining done at the factory, probably not a big deal in this application.
the Honda part also has a small dimple in the center

While a workshop manual suggested removal of the clutch and oil pump would be necessary, it was not. Only had to remove rear brake pedal, kick-starter lever, disconnect clutch cable, also remove header pipe for easier access to clutch connection, and the right side cover. All eleven bolts for cover are 8mm flange bolts with one being longer than the others (the long one is forward most on the case).


I don’t have a metallurgical degree, but experience with steel bolts with these appearances used in other automotive applications, I know which I would think is stronger.

As far as measurements, the only differences is the stick out from the crankcase will be 5mm shorter with 4mm coming off the shaft before the spline and the outer splined portion being 1mm shorter. The welds, plate and spring seem to be comparable.