rossness
XS650 Enthusiast
What a weird title....
I just finished pulling the engine in my 650 and replacing valve stem seals because I was burning oil on one cylinder. Put it all back together and buttoned up, rode it down the block all proud and BANG! Two loud backfires and DOA. I think it’s the clutch pushrod seal as there was a ton oil sprayed all over my chain and out from the left side cover, however it wasn’t POURING out. Also, the bike wouldn’t start (cranked the starter with choke, etc. This bike has always started on the first kick/turn). Am I right in thinking it’s the pushrod seal that’s causing the engine to not run as well, or should I replace that and look elsewhere?
Thanks in advance! I’d have no idea how to do anything on an engine without this forum (not that I know much).
I just finished pulling the engine in my 650 and replacing valve stem seals because I was burning oil on one cylinder. Put it all back together and buttoned up, rode it down the block all proud and BANG! Two loud backfires and DOA. I think it’s the clutch pushrod seal as there was a ton oil sprayed all over my chain and out from the left side cover, however it wasn’t POURING out. Also, the bike wouldn’t start (cranked the starter with choke, etc. This bike has always started on the first kick/turn). Am I right in thinking it’s the pushrod seal that’s causing the engine to not run as well, or should I replace that and look elsewhere?
Thanks in advance! I’d have no idea how to do anything on an engine without this forum (not that I know much).