Hello,
I have a 79 XS650.
Since I've had the bike, I have adjusted the clutch to make it easier, but at the same time, it is hard to get into neutral. It's often impossible to get into neutral when it's in first at standstill, and when changing from second to neutral, it often slips past to first.
I'm often stuck at the lights holding the clutch in because I am stuck in first.
The chain does need a good clean and lube, but it feels more like a clutch adjustment issue.
When I loosen the rod & bolt to adjust the clutch, if I back it off more, then the clutch is released when the handle is far out, which is not what I want.
I'd like it to release around the middle.
Any tips on how to fix the issue of getting into neutral from 1st and second (at stand still and riding).
Cheers!
M
I have a 79 XS650.
Since I've had the bike, I have adjusted the clutch to make it easier, but at the same time, it is hard to get into neutral. It's often impossible to get into neutral when it's in first at standstill, and when changing from second to neutral, it often slips past to first.
I'm often stuck at the lights holding the clutch in because I am stuck in first.
The chain does need a good clean and lube, but it feels more like a clutch adjustment issue.
When I loosen the rod & bolt to adjust the clutch, if I back it off more, then the clutch is released when the handle is far out, which is not what I want.
I'd like it to release around the middle.
Any tips on how to fix the issue of getting into neutral from 1st and second (at stand still and riding).
Cheers!
M