Recent content by rehar

Elephant foot adjusters? Hmmm, interesting idea. What fits the XS650? Does anyone else run these on the XS650? These rockers are from Mike's XS, brand new for the new 277 crank/Megacycles Cam. Going off on a tangent, there is so much slop in the threads on those adjusters... It is...

Well, Tightening the valve clearances again, helped reduce some noise. Next weekend - Try to dial in the carbs a bit more.

No not bending the cam, but the thought is cam position VS Crank position VS loose tension VS tight tension - could maybe shift the cam enough to change the clearance? Guess it would depend on where it was in it's cycle when measured (of course it should be well in "valve closed" section of the...

That’s my initial thought, but, if can tension were loose And now tight, the chain slop (in my minds eye) could allow the cab to shift ever so slightly… and impact the clearance measurement… ? Maybe, maybe not…?

I just installed the rubber damping washer, wow - what a difference that made! Tensioner adjusted as expected - no strange/excessive movement. That specific clicking, clunking noise is gone. Rode a couple of laps around the neighborhood, the valves themselves are audible now that the other...

Parts are ordered. With the holiday and shipping, it will be a few days to a week before I can get back at it. Thanks for the help. I will post results. :) I'm very optimistic at this point.

Awsome Jim! As always thank you (and 5TWINS!). I will check out what I have and if there are any "spare parts" on the bench. The missing Rubber washer/Damper part might very well solve the "clicking". In the meantime, did you happen to listen to the last video? Do you think once properly...

Continued observations while I observe three different cases/tests (the last one may be the most interesting, if you want to jump ahead): (277° crank) FIRST Case: The tensioner at about 12mm from lock nut surface to end of the adjuster, threaded section (NOT INCLUDING the pin). This was the...

Thanks, the Cam Cover(s) have clearance. I'll try and grab another video tomorrow, capture the adjuster pin movement and sound while hand cranking it.

Moving at a glacial speed - finally getting some time for this project. Engine is now together. Recommended springs from Megacycle installed. What is this Pinging, ticking, knocking sound? I think it is the same sound from before. I was able to quell it by either loosening up the valve...

Without disassembly, it looks like just the one valve spring retainer shim. I downloaded their full catalog pdf yesterday but could not find anything with XS650, XS-650, TX650... etc... (I should have searched for Yamaha 650/750 TWIN) Stupid me, really, I should have spotted it. Thanks for...

Unfortunately, this is all starting to make sense and getting to the root cause. Time to order some aftermarket springs? Who to order from...

Hi JP, when you say the spec is 27.8. Is that the intake, exhaust? and is it MAX? As in, less than 27.8 (ie 27.0mm) is too much compression on the springs? I've decided to make and use a degree, in the minimum, it will help me keep track of position (Verbiage was taken from a sample pic on...

Thanks Jay. So, if I'm off 10degrees, one tooth at the cam would be 20 degrees off on the Crank (Crank would have 18teeth). If so, even better. Personally, I'm visually challenged to see 5 or 10 degree rotation difference from left side of engine, crank (slot) to right side of engine hole in...

Jim, Thanks for the insight on the heating cycles. Extremely helpful in my understanding of these gaskets. JP, Brilliant! I would have never thought about the spacer to allow the motor to roll over over. Thanks. JP, regarding the spring measurement, I'm not sure I understand: If Valve is...