clutch

Yes i have dug through many of the other clutchthreads. I got my 1981 xs650 SH running earlier this week after a few years of down time. A few months ago i pulled the clutch to replaced the bendix spring. When reinstalling i did not oil the plates. The bike sat for a couple of months then i got...

So I had been searching online like crazy lately on how to mod the left cover on a build I’m doing to run a foot clutch. There was two options I kept finding: one was through the cover that basically ended up with you having to use a wrench as the lever. The other was an expensive way in which...

hey guys! Just did the “Hugh’s handbuilt” pitbike hydraulic clutch mod. Has anyone had an issue with the slave cylinder returning to full extension after releasing the lever? Any thoughts would help a lot. Thanks!

Hi All, The bike is new to me and I've been working out each issue one by one (first the carbs) and now the leaky push rod seal. I've successfully driven the bike up and down my street a few times in order to do my testing and fixing. In the process I've taken the left side cover off multiple...

Hi all I’ve been a member here for some years but this may be the first thread I’ve started. The XS2 motor I’m working on has the original 6 clutch friction plates and they all measure the full thickness of new plates so I don’t see a need to replace them or update the clutch pack to a newer...

So assuming that this video... ...explains similarly how an xs650 clutch works, what was the purpose of Yamaha having 2 shorter push rods vs the earlier models having 1 long push rod? Also, if I wanted to swap a long push rod into my 79’ xs650, how do I remove the shorter inner stock push...

So I'm giving the bike a good shakedown run after fixing brakes and a few odds and ends after recently purchasing. All is well, knees in the breeze, feeling excited about my new bike when.. Oh damn, no clutch. I thought it must have broke the cable. Nope. When I bought the bike it didn't have...

Hi, my XS was imported to the UK from the US and has been converted to hydraulic clutch. Can anyone identify the below slave cylinder? I desperately need to find a replacement seal. Many thanks...….

I just bought a 78 xs650. I got a new battery, changed the spark plugs got new oil and new oil filter, new fuel lines. It started right up! However when trying to shift into gear it just grinds. It might be worth noting that when I changed the oil there were what appears to a couple metal pins...

I had to fish for the tach drive washer on my ‘76 650C so I took the RH cover off. Fished it, out everything back together (save the kickstart), then discovered I tore my old gasket so it started to leak. Looked like the original so I decided it’s time to replace. Chipped off the old gasket...

There seem to be two common clutch basket holding tools. This one: or this one: And if the second style, which one? Amazon has at least a dozen different ones. Which number for our beloved XS650s? Thanks.

hey guys, Just a pre-requisite, I’m a rookie motorcycle mechanic, just done simple fixes and changed oil before this. I replaced my tach cable and in the process my tach drive slid out (again, rookie) so I had to pull off my right cover to fish for the washer at the bottom. Pulled the cover...

Howdy, I have an 83 XS650 that I am converting from a 6 plate clutch to a 7 plate clutch. I've got all the parts (I think) except for the earlier clutch hub. I'm looking for a 74-79 inner clutch hub - if you have one or know where I might find one please let me know. Much thanks, S

Lets face it... we ain't gettin no younger. I don't know about you guys, but 15-20 minutes of stop and go traffic (which is common here in KC) and my forearms feel like I spent and hour in the gym. So, here's an idea I been thinkin about for years but never pulled the trigger on: An electric...

I thought I'd share another project I've been working on. An over-center spring assist for the clutch actuator (worm). My ol' panhead had a moustrap clutch, and I thought that was a quite clever thing. So, wanted see if a similar principle could be used on my XS1B. The stock clutch actuator...

Hey guys, I just replaced the clutch on my 1973 Yamaha xs650 because of major slippage and The process went smoothly. I started it up fine and rode it and it was great, Then it died on me when I was coasting in neutral to a light, so I pulled over and the electric start wasn't working. I kick...

next will be my forks, then my exhaust..I'm not anywhere close to being done with this ( hopefully done in a couple weeks) I used to carve wood, so I gave metal a try. I can definitely get better at it quickly. I won't charge much at all, I could even draw up some badass designs for future...

Hey guys, hoping you all can help me diagnose this and point me in the right direction. I was about to go for a test ride today after doing a lot of wrenching/repairs over the last year, and I noticed the bike is creeping forward with the clutch in. Some details: - The bike sat for 10 years...

Experimental clutch, version 2.0 Last year, I made the version 1.0 experimental clutch mod, using adjustable features that I felt was not suitable for others to implement. After determining the settings and measurements, I made the parts for the version 2.0 earlier this year. Now that I've...

Hello all, looking for a right side clutch cover. I rebuilt a motor, previous to my buying and rebuilding, the running and leak status unknown. Its been sitting after assembly in the frame, for about a month now with fresh oil as I sort out the electrical to try and start'er up. I discovered...