I was watching a video a few weeks ago, before I started my rebuild, about one of the possibilities on why the Bendix will disengage when trying to start my bike. In the video he shows the c clip, with the little hook tail on it, not fitting into the slot in the case. He squeezed it shut a little more and made sure it would slid in the slot and he said no more starter problems. Took my gears off last night, and sure enough.....it doesn't fit in the slot.
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Starter bendix
- Thread starter jiffy650
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It's not supposed to fit in the slot on later models. The clip was upgraded by Yamaha, made from thicker wire, and that new clip won't fit in the original cast slot.
The new heavier clip was implemented to try and fix the grinding starter problem. It did help when new but it gets weak over time and the starter begins to grind again. The "fix" is to remove the clip and squeeze it tight again. Details are here .....
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18060
The new heavier clip was implemented to try and fix the grinding starter problem. It did help when new but it gets weak over time and the starter begins to grind again. The "fix" is to remove the clip and squeeze it tight again. Details are here .....
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18060
The change 5twins is referring to happened on the 76 xs650C models. The change also talks about replacing the return spring and sliding gear.
It's in a service bulletin in my Yamaha repair manual covering 70-74 models.
Leo
It's in a service bulletin in my Yamaha repair manual covering 70-74 models.
Leo
FLEA
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mikes xs replacement spring , does it fit into the slot ie 78 or later or 77 and earlier
The cut off point was 76. I don't think Mike's fits in the slot. Just leave it beside the slot. It works fine there.
As the gears turn they push the spring against the side of the slot, not away from it.
Leo
As the gears turn they push the spring against the side of the slot, not away from it.
Leo
