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Mike, I have a Clymers manual but it doesn't fully cover disassembly, re-assembly and specs for rod side play and so on. Is there a comprehensive shop manual available?

Mike - you mentioned "follow the book" -- Is there a Yamaha shop manual that thoroughly covers disassembly steps, re-assembly and tolerances/specs?

Hey guys - the engine in my 74 TX650A began making bad bottom end noises about a week ago, and I've been looking around for another engine I can put in my bike. I found a 71 XS650 and I'm wondering what - if any - significant differences there might be between these engines/model years. 1) Are...

I have an abused (by previous owners) '74 TX650A and the engine has begun making bad noises, emanating from the crank case. I would like to do a home rebuild on the engine, installing a new crank and rod assy, new timing chain and new standard size cylinder assy and pistons. I am a reasonably...

Got this 74 from a fellow who had begun "fixing" on it to get it on the road but decided it was too much for him. He had done things like 'clean' the carbs and put new floats in them but never set the float height so both carbs dribbled gas all over when the cocks were turned on. Not dissing...

Thanks again jet mech! One last question -- My Clymers doesn't publish one that I can find -- do you know if there is a torque value for re-installing the spring bolts?

Good tip! I hadn't thought of this. Thanks!

Thanks JetMech! I bought the friction plates from 'MikesXS' but they didn't catalog a set of clutch springs that I saw. Do you know of a source for new springs?

I've got a set of new friction plates coming for my '74 XS650, and had a couple of questions: 1. Do I need to drain the oil from the motor before removing the right side case? 2. I've read the procedure in my Clymers and from what I gather I only need to remove the clutch bolts and springs and...