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  1. J

    shifting components trouble

    New bolts are in, that problem has been solved. However: when I attach the spring to the half-moon and stopper lever, it becomes very hard to turn the star shape by hand. Is that the way it is supposed to be? The manual makes it sound like I should be able to run through the gears at this...
  2. J

    shifting components trouble

    Thanks for the advice everyone. I ordered new bolts, hopefully they work out.
  3. J

    shifting components trouble

    Thanks Sommerville, I did not know about that notch in the shaft. I went ahead and did it, but unfortunately, I am still having the same problem with tightening down the two bolts holding the half-moon plate. If I tighten them, even to 'snug', I can no longer turn the star piece by hand. Also...
  4. J

    shifting components trouble

    I'm new here, new to the XS650, and new to engine rebuilding. I am trying to reassemble the shift drum/forks/star-shaped mechanism. I'm able to turn the star and run the forks through their movements, and this seems to be working fine. The problem occurs when I then install the half-moon plate...
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