I used a die grinder with a 1/16" cutoff wheel to cut a flat head screwdriver slot in 'em and screwed 'em out. Replaced with new stainless JIS (phillips?) head. If you don't have a die grinder, a Dremmel with a cutoff disk will work.
There's .014" gap 'tween the rotor and stator. Any misalignment will chew both of 'em up. Even if it was misaligned, the rotor would still run true in reference to the brushes. Only way for it to hit and miss like that is if the rotor wobbles.It looks like the stator was installed cocked at one point, creating that wear ring on rotor and stator.
Where did t let go?Yes - I support the notion of not carrying anything on your body (such as a backpack etc.). That is standard practice on bicycle touring as well - let the bike carry the stuff and avoid chaffing and a sweaty back.
In my experience, the cable most likely to fail on the XS650 is the clutch cable.
I inspect all of the cables regularly, and have never had an issue with the tach, speedo or throttle cable - but I did have a clutch cable break a few weeks ago. The only warning I got was a slightly "crunchy" sensation in the clutch pull for about a day before it let-go in my garage at the end of a ride.
Pete
Got new parts on the way, should solve this charging gremlin. Sorry for hijacking the thread guys.
One thing I like to take with me on any trip is a change of shoes. Flip flops easily tuck away in most backpacks. Now- do you ride with pack on shoulders or strapped to the bike? How do you strap it down if on the bike?
Where did t let go?
I can't do it. For me, the acceleration decrease is intolerable. When my bike was still new and I was using it to run around Daytona Beach 98% of the time, I went to 36 on the rear as I recall. On the beach, the original chain and sprockets lasted no time at all. I thoroughly enjoyed the pep around town. Once I started a longer commute to work, 17/34 went back on.Idk if anyone mentioned it yet, I have a 30t rear sprocket and enjoy my highway trips better at a lower rpm. I'm going to an 18t front and 32t rear which will give me same ratio due to get more swing arm chain clearance.
Stock is 17 34, actually I might even try the 18 and 30 because I still have plenty of go power in the low gears.
I have 18T front and 31T rear sprockets. the bike now comfortably does 55. starting off from first does require some finesse of the clutch butI can't do it. For me, the acceleration decrease is intolerable. When my bike was still new and I was using it to run around Daytona Beach 98% of the time, I went to 36 on the rear as I recall. On the beach, the original chain and sprockets lasted no time at all. I thoroughly enjoyed the pep around town. Once I started a longer commute to work, 17/34 went back on.
Where is Gordon Gray? I wish I had a picture of the whole site. He had a hotel room on that bike. He even had a pink flamingo for the front yard!
Where is Gordon Gray? I wish I had a picture of the whole site. He had a hotel room on that bike. He even had a pink flamingo for the front yard!
For practical use I have no problem at all getting up and going in 1st and 2nd.
For longer trips especially I suggest giving it a go.