wwitten
XS650 Enthusiast
Would advise getting a couple of your favorite beverages before reading this post......might be a long read.
I like many here hoped to bring this girl back to life, and although I've faced many issues and spent way to much money and time chasing this dream, have to thank this forum and you all again for your assistance.
I also like many here have had and continue to have issues with finding neutral when the bike is hot, engine running, but stopped. In fact really usually have trouble shifting into any gear once stopped. If bike up on center stand whether cold or hot, no issues up or down shifting. If bike is moving typically haven't had any issues either, but always when at a dead stop with engine running.
What I have is a TX650A frame with I believe based upon serial number a XS650D engine with the linked Mikuni carbs.
What I have done:
What I have replaced:
Have tried rocking the bike back and forth in gear with the clutch disengaged which naturally can't do much to enhance the shifting.
Have noticed that if I increase engine RPM to 3000+ shifting is sometimes enabled, but finding neutral????
Other than breaking down the lower half, which is probably within my quickly diminishing mechanical abilities, but probably really is not on my agenda, looking for........THOUGHTS..... SUGGESTIONS
Any members in the northern Illinois area or references of anyone nearby that would have more knowledge and experience than me?
I like many here hoped to bring this girl back to life, and although I've faced many issues and spent way to much money and time chasing this dream, have to thank this forum and you all again for your assistance.
I also like many here have had and continue to have issues with finding neutral when the bike is hot, engine running, but stopped. In fact really usually have trouble shifting into any gear once stopped. If bike up on center stand whether cold or hot, no issues up or down shifting. If bike is moving typically haven't had any issues either, but always when at a dead stop with engine running.
What I have is a TX650A frame with I believe based upon serial number a XS650D engine with the linked Mikuni carbs.
What I have done:
Have adjusted the clutch push lever assembly and the clutch cable until I find myself dreaming about it. Both before I ride, during the ride and afterwards finding no issues other than maybe a little cable stretch at the clutch lever, which I adjust out.
Pulled the right side cover off, checked the gear selectors adjustment/springs and no problems up or down shifting with clutch disassembled. No binding no scaring...everything looks great.
Checked friction plates, my micrometer indicated a thickness of around .013 close to minimum in manual of .0122. So I ordered the Kevlar plates from Mikes XS. Didn't change as of yet because the new plates measured about the same thickness. Maybe an issue with my micrometer?
Checked the clutch spring well within tolerances.
Replaced the Philip head spring screws with allen bolts.
Checked and double checked position of washers 2-2-2 and per diagram in tech section.
Aligned pressure plate to clutch boss
Stretched out the neutral detent spring.
Lubed cable and clutch push screw mechanismWhat I have replaced:
Clutch cable, clutch lever holder bolt and cable adjuster
Clutch push screw & housing (original had small crack in plastic)
Exchanged clutch pushrod original was a two piece tried a one piece type (yes the ball bearing is there)
Replaced clutch basket because I broke an ear off of original removing it the first time.
Cleaned everything even though no real crud anywhere, internals look pretty pristine.Have tried rocking the bike back and forth in gear with the clutch disengaged which naturally can't do much to enhance the shifting.
Have noticed that if I increase engine RPM to 3000+ shifting is sometimes enabled, but finding neutral????
Other than breaking down the lower half, which is probably within my quickly diminishing mechanical abilities, but probably really is not on my agenda, looking for........THOUGHTS..... SUGGESTIONS
Any members in the northern Illinois area or references of anyone nearby that would have more knowledge and experience than me?