Recent content by XLalan

Well I didn't have the right one. The small tipped metal bits didn't seem to be hard enough and I tried a grinding stone that had a cupped end. It seemed to remove some material but it was too big to get in the holes. I talked to a machinist and he suggested a narrow hone and lots of time. I...

Hi Madsen5, I have had the same problem with my '82 XS650SJ for several years thinking it was a clutch problem. After replacing everything in the clutch from the lever on down close to eight times, I ran across this forum. Like you, I took my engine apart and found a well worn shift fork. I...