MNiceGuy
XS650 Member
Hey everyone!
I had to take the clutch side cover off and that gasket was bonded to the case to a degree that I have never seen before. I tried every method I could think of to get the old gasket off and ended up finally resorting to acetone and a carbide-tipped chisel. I have plastic scrapers but those were completely ineffective.
After spending 2 evenings being very slow and very careful I got the gasket material off but not without some scratches here and there. In a perfect world I would have had the case blasted but for now, the engine is staying in the frame.
What are my options? Go for it and see what happens? Is there some way I can somewhat restore the surface uniformity?
About Me
Since this is my first post: I just recently acquired a 1971 XS650 that my dad bought brand-new in March of that year. When he was younger he did many long-distance trips and finally put it to rest with 24K miles on the clock.
It was parked sometime in the 80's and last ran in 2005. Today, it's clear there are a handful of things that need attention before it goes back on the road. That's what brings me here so expect to see more posts from me as time goes on.
I had to take the clutch side cover off and that gasket was bonded to the case to a degree that I have never seen before. I tried every method I could think of to get the old gasket off and ended up finally resorting to acetone and a carbide-tipped chisel. I have plastic scrapers but those were completely ineffective.
After spending 2 evenings being very slow and very careful I got the gasket material off but not without some scratches here and there. In a perfect world I would have had the case blasted but for now, the engine is staying in the frame.
What are my options? Go for it and see what happens? Is there some way I can somewhat restore the surface uniformity?
About Me
Since this is my first post: I just recently acquired a 1971 XS650 that my dad bought brand-new in March of that year. When he was younger he did many long-distance trips and finally put it to rest with 24K miles on the clock.
It was parked sometime in the 80's and last ran in 2005. Today, it's clear there are a handful of things that need attention before it goes back on the road. That's what brings me here so expect to see more posts from me as time goes on.