rmclaughlin
XS650 Enthusiast
1979 XS650 Special. Hey all. Been a while. Im right at the end of my cafe build after 3 years. Everything is perfect except the clutch. What I have changed: Single pushrod Mikesxs. 6 New clutch plates OEM Japanese type Mikesxs. Did not replace the spacers. New Springs Mikesxs. New 4' shortened cable from motion pro. The symptoms are: 1. I have to tighten the clutch cable all the way to get the clutch to disengage( I don't think I have a ball bearing at the end where the rod engages the clutch) The notes on how many ball bearings is vague with the single push rod. The pull on the lever was the same with a stock length cable. 2. Shifting between gears is VERY difficult. I have read that these clutches are tricky but I feel like Im going sprain my ankle up and down shifting. I'm assuming it shouldn't be this difficult. Could it be a shift shaft adjustment? I just ordered the two springs for the right case from MXS just in case they have weakened. Could it be the shift shaft itself? So close to the end. Thanks for any advice in advance.