clutch

So, i just finished installing the hydraulic clutch into my 81 hardball bobber. I had to play with the adjustments multiple times to engage the clutch. I bleed the cable twice now. The problem Is riding the bike, it starts up perfect. One-two kicks no choke, sounds awesome. idles all day...

fuc****** sorry it pissing me off just got the bike done for the chop off and now has a clutch noise, fixed the loose clutch basket, heres what i have new clutch cable,new 1 pice clutch rod (bearings are there), new 8 plate clutch disk set up cleaned warm gear assymnew springs new bolt kit (...

So I'm doing a rebuild and am ready to take out the clutch. The screws holding the springs are so unbelievably stuck, that I'm out of ideas for removing them. I'm using a JIS #3 bit and an impact driver and the damn screws don't want to budge. :banghead::banghead::banghead: Suggestions?

Hey guys, As some of you may know I just bought a 71, and have had some quirks to work through. The bike came equipped with a HHB Hydraulic Clutch Conversion. The first bike I ever owned had a hydraulic clutch, although I can't really remember the characteristics of that clutch. The...

Hello all, I recently replaced my clutch cable with an ez cable from 650central. Now I know that it is expected to stretch while I use it. I am noticing that the adjustment loosens up while I ride, but after it sits it is adjusted correctly. What could be causing this?

I've done the search and it seems I cannot find - a full torque spec sheet for the XS -is there one here that I can download? And - if not I have seen both 45flbs, 50ftlbs, and even 90ftlbs for the clutch basket nut. Does anyone have the figure? Thanks in advance. Dean

I pulled the motor to change the front cam chain guide, buttoned it back up and was cleaning the outside, pulled the oil pan and drain plugs to get all the plastic bits out and I found a ball bearing at the bottom stuck to the magnet! Where could this ball bearing have from from????!!!!! Is this...

I have made a video to show what I am talking about. this is the third time I have taken this apart and I just want to make sure this is normal and if it is not, then where do I go from here? The gear (#4) is new, the flywheel gear is good to go, the clip has good tension. Everything is put...

So I have a 77' xs650D, mostly stock. It's my first bike, but I'm teaching myself everything I can. This forum is awesome, and I love my bike! Problem: I was lubing my clutch cable, and doing some basic stuff, and while I was doing so, while trying to wipe the exposed end of the...

Hi guys been a while... I have recently fitted barnett plates and springs and the longer actuator (OMG its sooo much lighter) I have also used car oil not bike oil, this might be where I went wrong... thing is I am pretty sure the guy in the car shop said it was API SL so should be fine? after...

I will be doing a hyd clutch and a brembo front brake conversion on project bike (stock frame /drag bars) but having trouble finding suitable m/cyds and levers that match,wondering what anyone else are using and where to find them

I've been toying with my motor and my carbs. Everything is in great condition. I've put new jets in the carbs, Cleared out the everything. Checked and tolerenced the valves, played with the timing to fine tune it, and everything is on a new build. I just went for a ride this morning after...

I'm mounting a hydraulic clutch slave cylinder and will be measuring the length of the push rod. Why does the design have a ball on either end of the rod? What's its purpose? Seems like it just creates a point load and allows the rod to spin freely. Thanks. B.

So I was trying to solve the usual left side cover leak. I figured it was the pushrod seal so I replaced that, but the leak persisted. After pulling the cover off again I realized it was coming from the sprocket. The sprocket was super loose so I tighten it up and put the cover back on. I took...

Hey guys hoping someone can give me some insight as to what is going on here so I can get this thing rolling today asap. Yesterday I pulled the clutch to replace a worn shift shaft. While in there I scotch brighted the plates and discs, replaced the springs, modded the bolts to allenheads and...

my 78 wont shift into 5 gear. any suggestions or directions?

This has worked for me and a few others. This route uses the stock long special cable. Per toomanyxs1b's exhaustive cable testing; bends in the cable are your ENEMY. Note the caps, this is a big deal. One sharp bend can fuggle your clutch action. The Yamaha worm gear was never an elegant...

I am an idiot!!!!!!!! The end!

has anyone changed early 3 screw worm to 4 screw worm assy. seems to me the angle is going to be off, but it also seems to be the only game in town.

So I was riding my '75 the other day. As I was riding, the clutch lever came way out of adjustment. Thinking the adjuster nut thing on the perch just came loose, I tightened it up and went on my way. It was fine until I was just riding a little bit ago and the same thing happened. The adjuster...