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Before this happened it shifted perfect on the last ride I went on everythimg was great went to move it the other day and it kept popping out of neutral and here I am today. Once I get in there I will check the adjustment you mentioned above. The tool I bought was from Mikes so lets hope its...

Thats what im saying! Its so baffling. First thing I did was adjusted the clutch and nothing. Then started moving down the line and here In am. Hoping to figure it out once I get the basket off.

Hey Leo yeah its so weird it will go into neutral but the second I kick or roll the bike it pops out of neutral for some reason.

Perfect once that basket tool I ordered gets here ill be digging in a bit futher thanks for the pointers I will let you know what I find once I get the basket off.

Hey Gary both springs are in place so I dont think its those they both look good and are nice and tight.

Ok sounds good I just ordered the basket removal tool so once that gets here ill take a look. Thanks for all the help. Ill update and send some pics once I get it out.

Hey Jim so I just pulled the bolt and the spring. The spring good I was also able to pull the pin out with a magnet so thats not stuck and looks good as well. Any other thoughts on what it might be?

You got it, thanks Jim. Ill post my findings. Once I get home.

Awesome i will check tomorrow and ket you know what I find. Thanks for the picture!

Hey guys hope you're all having a great Friday. So yesterday went to move the ol 76 xs650 and when I put the bike in neutral the second I roll it I hear a click and it goes into gear. I checked the cable and adjusted the worn gear and it still dose it. Even took the cable out of the worm...

Hey guys just wanted to give you and update. All the advice help out a ton! Got the motor back in the frame and she fired right up and sounds great! Thanks again for all the help!

Yes Thats what I meant after it closes and is on the t mark. Thanks Jim!

Thanks a ton guys! I think I got it! This forum is worth more than gold!

So basically when I see the intake valve open then close on the left cylinder that's when I want to make my adjustment?

Honestly that's what I feel like i'm doing over thinking it. But rather be safe then sorry. :smoke:

Thank you for the reply MaxPete! I will let you all know what my out come after tonight's go at it.

5twins awesome! I am going to mess with it when I get home today I will reply with my finding! Thanks again!

Thanks Jim for the quick reply. That's exactly what I'm doing. Why are the rocker arms loose when it's on the cylinder that is not in a compression stroke? I will get a vid uploaded as soon as I get home today. Or is that just how its supposed to be? Thanks

Happy Friday everyone. I am finishing up a fresh top end rebuild on my 76 and I need to get my valves adjusted. I have read a ton on it and get the gist of what i'm doing for the most part. The problem I am having is when I adjust once cylinder and rotate the engine a couple rotations the...