left engine side cover

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xs650SE.. i took the left side cover out and a bunch of pieces fell out. a little metal spacer, a rod, and a circular gear thingy. i cant find a video, chapter in the manuals, tech thread online, nothing that deals with these pieces and how I put them back in! I'm on a week of research and at the end of my rope!

is this where the spacer goes?

is this where the rod goes?

 

[cycleranger]

You need to get the parts manual. It has exploded diagrams.
https://thexscafedotcom.wordpress.com/2011/01/10/xs650-manuals/

 

[5twins]

It looks like you have the starter gears correct. Here's a diagram .....

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Y...TOR UNIT XS650D - E - E006501- - F/parts.html

Bookmark the above site, Boats.net. It has Yamaha parts diagrams all the way back into the '60s and is a quick and easy reference source. Here's a better link, just pick your year .....

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/parts.html

A note on your clutch pushrod - the stepped down end should face out .....

Also, lightly grease the exposed portion of the rod. It will eventually get coated with chain fling-off but that could take weeks. If you get caught in the rain before that, the rod could rust.

 

[gggGary]

Rod goes with the smaller machined end out or you'll be pulling your hair later! Note; don't fire the motor with that cover off, she'll spit that rod out and mark her spot good.

 

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thanks guys i think its all good now.

5twin i was looking at that diagram but the pieces didnt look like my pieces. looking at it again it makes sense. tx