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So I got my shifter more or less figured out, I replaced my clutch cable, I’ve got the bike on the centerstand, going through gears, I pull the clutch lever and... Nothing. Nothing at all. I’ve tried adjusting it, it’s pretty flaccid in general, and I think the cable is jumping off the lever...
I’m having a clearance issue with my speedo cable. The aftermarket one not the o.e.m. My cable does not turn tight enough for me to get the headlight up high enough. I’ve seen cars with cable 90’s that turn them. I don’t know if the cable gauge/size between cars and bikes are the same. Or if...
I have an ‘81 and my clutch cable snapped. The OEM perch and lever has the place for the mirror which I don’t use so I wanted to switch to a perch with no mirror. Ordered one off mikes and the portion of the perch which the adjuster threads through is about half the length of OEM perch. This...
Hey everyone!
I am new here and also a proud new owner of a 1981 XS650. Love it. I needed to clean out the carb and replace some stuff, got a new cable (yes I lubed it up) and a new throttle sleeve and grips. My only thing is, it is not snapping back like it used to, and I am stuck, I have...
Just to make sure I'm not losing my mind, I wanted to get a second opinion.
I almost done with my first ever build so I'm a green horn. I have a '78 xs650 with bs38 Mikuni Carbs. I purchased a new throttle assembly from TC Bros. with the vintage grips. Bars are not taller so the stock...