MB Canada
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I am having a problem getting my clutch to engage on my 79 XS650. The bike is sort of a parts bike that I've decide to get running. The clutch is working visually cuz i have the right side cover off, i cleaned all the clutch plates.... everything seems good. I have a nice clean pushrod(s) with 2 ball bearings. The rods and balls are installed correct...i have another bike that works fine and i've done this before. Here's the thing...i have set up many clutches...i can see when hand lever engaged, the clutch opens and all the plates loosen up. Let go at handlebar and it springs back just like it should.
The clutch has zero effect... does not even slip... does not disengage the engine at all...zero effect. I'm wondering if someone before me may have had the clutch basket off and not reinstalled properly....BUT before doing that i thought i'd check out the forum and see if and advice can be had???? The clutch basket seems ok... but i have not had it off yet.
really weird...even if i over adjust the clutch really tight the bike stays in gear just like there was no clutch. The plates look ok...even if they were worn i should get some sort of engagement even if it slips.
Thanks for any reply,
Clark
The clutch has zero effect... does not even slip... does not disengage the engine at all...zero effect. I'm wondering if someone before me may have had the clutch basket off and not reinstalled properly....BUT before doing that i thought i'd check out the forum and see if and advice can be had???? The clutch basket seems ok... but i have not had it off yet.
really weird...even if i over adjust the clutch really tight the bike stays in gear just like there was no clutch. The plates look ok...even if they were worn i should get some sort of engagement even if it slips.
Thanks for any reply,
Clark