Recent content by rmclaughlin

Hey guys. I am having the same issue with my PMA. I tested the rec/reg and it's good. Tested the ohms on the pma leads and two are good at .7ohms and one is dead. Just wondering where I should proceed from here. Thanks Rob am

Does someone else make the single rod?

I have two. One in the worm and one at the end. Running the one piece rod. Are you saying add another one to the end? Two at the end?

Feels much better after making them both 90 degrees. I took the whole clutch apart, removed the shift shaft, perfectly straight, 1 piece push rod, 9 9/16", barring on the end and in the worm gear. Clutch still wont disengage unless the adjustment at the lever is all the way out. No play in the...

Adjusted it already. Thanks

Thank you

Hey 5Twins. Here is a photo that shows the rear set at a better angle. They are actually a little back of 90. Cognito Moto did an xs650 with the same rear sets and they look to be dead on 90. Should I shorten them possibly? Any other suggestions?

1979 XS650 Special. Hey all. Been a while. Im right at the end of my cafe build after 3 years. Everything is perfect except the clutch. What I have changed: Single pushrod Mikesxs. 6 New clutch plates OEM Japanese type Mikesxs. Did not replace the spacers. New Springs Mikesxs. New 4' shortened...

79 XS650 Cafe

This is the schematic I used on my XS. Works great.

Yea right. After pulling the carbs numerous times assuming it had to be them, but in actuality it was something so simple and yet it never occurred to me. The Devil is in the smallest of details.

Eureka! The gas cap vent was clogged. Runs perfect now!

79 Special, Hugh's PMA and PAMCO, Rec/Reg, mechanical advance, pods, cut exhaust, EMGO mini mufflers, new wiring, fuse panel. Running 10amp blade fuses. Up 2 on the main jets, 1 on the pilot jets, #2 on the needle. Carb is super clean and totally rebuilt. Cam is adjusted and valves are as well...

Hey Guys. Im having g the exact same issue. Here we go. 79 special with PAMCO ignition, Mechanical advance, Hugh's PMA, rec/reg, New simpified wiring harness, Pods, cut exhaust with EMGO 12 inch mufflers. I re jetted up 2 on the mains and 1 on the pilot. New needles and needle jets. Needles are...

Leo, took all the motor mounts off and sanded them to bare metal. EUREKA! Thanks EVERYONE for all of the great advise. Rob