Classic
rackin' up the miles
This is what happens when you don't use a big enough hammer to fasten it.
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Tighten your ATU's or else :)
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CDNTX650
XS650 Guru
check it every oil change
pa23driver
XS650 Addict
weired... the first time i removed my ATU i damn near had to cut the fastener off
Tomterrific
XS650 Junkie
There is a penetrating Locktite available. I haven't found any since I used up my one bottle but I guess it is time to search for the stuff. The advancer mechanism is the perfect spot to use a penetrating Locktie on an assembled part.
Tom
Tom
Hombre Verde
TheDynamicCycles.com
I don't know everything about the XS or I am just a dumbass. Either way what part is that?
pa23driver
XS650 Addict
its the part underneath the right round chrome cover on the upper part of the engine
southerndime333
XS650 Enthusiast
i also lernt the hard way... the whole damn second hand advance side cost me 40 pound
Classic
rackin' up the miles
I recieved my new ATU basplate today. It's all back together but won't even attempt to start. Very, very weird.
Hombre Verde
TheDynamicCycles.com
The cover that has the cam/ignition parts?
pa23driver
XS650 Addict
yes, the left cover has the ignition stuff in it, and the right one has the ATU
TeeCat
One-Mik Wonder
I have replaced mine because the old weights and/or posts were worn. I hate the way that unit is assembled and fastened, though. I'm trying to recall... after the cover is off, can you just check tightness by taking a punch and hammer and giving it a few cracks counterclockwise? I can't recall if the star nut is accessible with a punch without removing the springs and weights. And how tight is tight, since there is no way to measure torque?
I'm going to have to pull mine at some point this season, because I have a tiny bit of oil weeping into the housing, so I'm going to replace the gaskets. o-rings, and seals on both sides... may as well do both at once. Even with a PAMCO, disassembling that ATU side always gives me the jitters. I can never remember how many little pins are supposed to be in there.
TC
I'm going to have to pull mine at some point this season, because I have a tiny bit of oil weeping into the housing, so I'm going to replace the gaskets. o-rings, and seals on both sides... may as well do both at once. Even with a PAMCO, disassembling that ATU side always gives me the jitters. I can never remember how many little pins are supposed to be in there.
TC
Is it located on the pin?, it is possible to when you slot the inner on to the bob-weight to get it back to front so the wrong cylinder is firing.
Classic
rackin' up the miles
I've put a lot of miles on since that post. It ended up being the points lobe put on backwards. I was scheduled to go on a ride with a couple buds and in the rush I goofed.
CDNTX650
XS650 Guru
yes, i just checked mine like that. i just tapped it clockwise once, and it moved a bit, so i did tighten it up some more. Didnt go crazy though. I cant spin it off by hand or by tapping lightly on the punch, so works for me.
TeeCat
One-Mik Wonder
Ah... thank you sir! Very good, then... an occasional tap with the hammer and punch keeps the tears away.
TC
Hombre Verde
TheDynamicCycles.com
If you have an 80 up with the stock TCI then you don't need to worry about it. Only the points or Pamco need the advancer.
Leo
Leo
