I am a brand new motorcyclist and this 650xs is my first bike, its name is Ol' Blue.
I bought it and it needed some work (was shifting weird). The main issue is that the tangs for the gear shifter arm, weren't properly spaced with the star gear that control shifting. I took down the clutch and adjusted the bolt. I believe all is working now in that department. However, when I went to put everything back together I believe Ive done something wrong. The clutch level is slack and doesnt feel like its engaging properly. Ive attached a video and pictures of the assembly.
Things I've observed:
1) There is a small amount of play with the clutch basket. (See video of me moving it back and forth) Is this amount of travel normal?
2) The clutch level, when fully squeezed, only pushes out the pin 1/4" (see pics of before and after squeezing the clutch). Is this the normal amount of travel?
3) My clutch plates look rusty. Should these be replaced?
4) Before disassembly, I was able to squeeze the clutch and the plates moved in and out, after reassembly the clutch feels slack and does not move the plates. Any suggestions on where I went wrong?
*edit* still attempting to upload video.
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