clutch

Why does this clutch boss have the wire retainer and the 2 rings? I'm rebuilding my clutch, and after having to find a second assembly I noticed a difference between them. This one has the wire and extra 2 rings. My other one just had a solid edge for plates to sit on. Also there is a note in my...

Ok so I noticed that when i looked at the sight glass for the oil level it looked dry. So I looked at the dip stick and the level on that looked OK. But I added some oil to check if that would change the level on the sight glass and it did....the level went up. I added about 2/3 of a quart...

Hi Everybody. First of all i have to apologize for my writing skills. English is not my first language and my problem is fairly hard to explain. I am riding a XS2. I have fitted a hydraulic clutch slave from a Kawasaki ZRX 1200, with a Nissin 16mm master. I was running fine for 10.000,-...

So I just bought an XS engine to rebuild and its missing the clutch. Well it has the outer bell but thats it. I looked up the engine number on the XS650mcode PDF and its telling me its a 74-75. Are there older years that are interchangeable? Or an I looking at rebuilding it piece by piece?

Hey guys, I have a new to me 1978 XS650 Special. I couldn't for the life of me get the clutch to disengage. I removed the clutch cover and found tie wire between a friction plate and steel plate! So I completely disassembled the unit, and am about to reassemble the clutch with a set of...

Hi, I got my clutch EZ Pull clutch cable installed this weekend but the cable itself is about 1/2" longer than I'd like. TooMany has noted the extra length in one of his threads. I am real happy with the pull force, measured at about 15 lbs max, after making the worm gear mod and cable...

Hi guys, I have been reassembling the clutch basket on my '81SH and have scoured through the tech bits to find an answer to my question but I haven't found a clear answer yet (although I may have skipped over it. The question is that I have the plates ready to install but I am looking at 2...

anybody using or used hiedens hyd clutch,any good,... thoughts on use and fitting,..adjuster hole in cover has to be taken out from 27mm to 32mm to fit,best method for back yard workshop? hiedens say use a step drill (what ever that is), also in photos couldn't see how it locks into cover

So I'm working on an '82 xs with a stock clutch setup and found my clutch hub/boss was overtorqued at some point and needed replacing. A friendly forum member sold me one, but it's not the sort with the retaining wire clip nor machined groove for said wire. I'm guessing it came off a later...

Is there a one-stop shopping source for everything I need to freshen up my clutch? I haven't measured anything yet, but after 35+ years on what I'm pretty sure is the original clutch, I'm certainly going to go with new springs and the upgraded screws/spring inserts, and probably new friction...

I can shift down to first but only back up to neutral. No higher gears. Just wanted to make sure I actually need to split the cases before I do. Everything externally checks out (springs, detent, shift claw, shaft bits, clutch, etc), so I'm pretty sure I need to pull the engine out, flip it...

I pulled my cable and something inside popped now it will not do anything do you think changing the seal and getting a one price rod will fix it

Hello Everyone! Well I've trawled YouTube, read the Haynes manual, & of course looked on the forum for advise. Basically I have a UK spec XS2 9k miles from new, I've just re-commissioned her & can't seem to achieve the condition where you can engage gear & the clutch doesn't slip. When riding...

What clutch springs fit a 77 vesrah brand none on eBay say they fit a 77 any one got a reference number? Thanx

Anyone try it? Is it worth buying? Or should I get brand name friction plates and springs? Should I buy mikes replacement clutch screws the updated ones?

I know the title is a bit generic, but that's kinda where I am right now. I've trawled the forum and have come across several things I've tried, but so far no luck. This is a bike that has been rebuild. The engine received a top end treatment, new old clutch basket and brand new clutch...

My clutch action is stiff enough to hurt! This is a '75 with a stock rebuilt engine. The clutch plates, springs and right hand mechanisms looked good and no upgrades or mods were done on that side before we buttoned it down. It a one-piece push rod, I 'think' the bearing is in there on the...

Just got my clutch out tonight for some troubleshooting. Checked all the friction plate thicknesses, everything is hovering around 2.98, though I did measure one spot locally on a plate that was about 2.90. Never saw anything else less than 2.96 though, so with spec being 2.7 to 3.0, I'm not...

Hey all, I finally got the time to start taking my clutch apart to check out the source of my mysterious rattling and knocking sounds. I haven't been able to get the centre nut off yet because I don't have a holding tool. Just got a few questions: 1) The clutch basket has a bit of play with...

Does anyone know off hand what size of ball bearing goes inside the end of the worm gear? I carefully removed my cover watching closely for the ball to fall out and it never fell out. I then inspected the worm only to discover that it never dropped out because it was already missing.