clutch

I replaced the original alternator with a PMA. After putting it on I wanted to mark TDC. However, now when I'm rotating my wheel with the chain on to rotate the drive shaft my pistons are not moving and neither is the rotor shaft. I'm sure this is a noobish question but I was hoping someone...

Damn I hate to do this 'cause it seems like there's a thousand threads on this (I think I've read them all, too) but I'm gonna anyway. Before I take the clutch apart (and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna have to) I thought I'd pick y'all's brains. I didn't have this problem when I first finished the...

So here I am all ready to ride, bike all back together, take about a 8 mile cruise over to the local Jiffy Lube to get my inspection sticker so I can finish my registration, well wen I get there I notice a few little drips of oil. Upon riding back home and getting the bike in the garage I notice...

So I tried looking for a hydraulic foot clutch set up on a xs 650 with no luck, so I made my own and hopefully helps someone looking to do the same mod. I used TC bros forward controls with the link kit, a Ducati Monster master cylinder, an exhaust spring and a few pieces of steel, everything is...

I think about 90% of the stock clutch mechanism's problems (hard to pull, fussy to adjust, loses plate travel when hot) can be traced to the worm gear. When it gets worn, the friction increases and also the travel decreases because it cocks sideways etc. Redrilling the hole in the worm drive...

How many plates should my clutch have. The manual for a 78 SE says 7 but I just striped the engine and there was only 6. Does anyone know?

I would like to run a suicide hydraulic clutch on my bobber build. My problem is that in NYC is not a place to have that kind of set up, you need to make emergency maneuvers constantly. I would like to run a foot clutch so I can still have a jockey shift and hand clutch so if I have to put my...

After reading a few threads Ive noticed people do not seem to like Mikes clutch cables, I have yet to try them since my bike is still not done yet but has anyone else used other brands that are better? Thanks

Hi I just put my tracker on the road The clutch seems to have a good smooth pull but is grabby , that is, I let it out it does not grab right away then it does Its not slipping When I built the bike I put on a new cable, new clutch rod , new springs , checked the plates to make sure...

So; Is it better to make clutch adjustments when the engine is cold, or warmed up?

Long time reader, first time poster. I know y'all know your stuff, so hopefully someone can help me out with this problem I'm having. I tried to search but couldn't find any useful results for this specific problem. I've got an '83 xs650 heritage special, and when I got it the left side...

Hello all. I have recently swapped in an 83 motor into my 78xs650e. My old motor was oil deprived due to a cracked oil pump...anyways. I have done all of the engine rebuild on the 83 and put it into the chassis. Everything runs very well. All timed well, carbs tuned right, Pamco ignition works...

OK just when I think my new hydraulic clutch from Hugh is good to go I discover that the clutch is not engaging/disengaging at all. I tested in driveway and thought it worked but it isn't working at all. Not even partially!!! Turns out I was just hitting the shift lever hard enough to get it in...

Anyone know where I can pick up a clutch pushrod (the long one piece kind) Mikes doesn't have any in stock and idk where else to get one.

Can u run the basket with a bent tooth. Not out by much. I would image it has to be perfect. Also how do you line up the late model clutches. I have a 73. There are no dots. The two black things in the pic is just tape holding everything in order.

So I aligned these two dots together. I'm guessing that is how they go. Can anyone confirm. Thanks

Hey everybody, new to the forums. I inherited a 80 Special that probably hasn't been cleaned in a LONG time. I'm almost done stripping her down to rebuild but everything is a filthy mess! I'm in need of a recommendation for the best engine cleaner out there to attack dirt, road grime...

Im new to this form so please be patient. I have recently saved a xs650 from a shed where it had been sitting for nearly 9 years. I got the carbs replaced and put about 20 miles on it with it running great, with minor rough shifting. Now, I seem to be having an issue that when I put it in...

So I kind of mindlessly went out and got 15w-40 Rotella T heavy Duty oil. Here's a link to it. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Shell-1-gal-SAE-15W-40-Rotella-T-heavy-duty-motor-oil/_/N-26qq?itemIdentifier=690222_0_0_ I can't use this is the bike can I?

All, As some of you might have seen, my bike is in fairly good shape; but it has some pretty nasty chromed/flaking engine covers. I contacted my local plating place who will de-chrome them for me for a nominal fee. I'll then bring them home and take a scotch-brite wheel to them to try to...