Recent content by matty

Didn’t know it was this common, good to know. I’ve already been starting the habit of taping into neutral earlier. Thank you all though for the suggestions and info.

Hi all, My 1980 has a recurring issue of becoming ‘stuck’ in gear while I’m in idle (not able to go to neutral). It generally shifts fine when I’m moving but have also felt some new friction/resistance between lower gears. If I give it some gas with the clutch in, it then usually allows me to...

Great story, thank you for sharing. I hope you’re right. I take that road often so fingers crossed. He was a great guy and super hyped I had chosen an xs650 as my first - had an absolute wealth of knowledge too.

The user wasn’t who I was hoping it was going to be… we’ll see if he comes across this post I guess, what can ya do.

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Thank you for the warm welcome! Love seeing my bike in new places, has been great to explore places I otherwise never would have went to. Thanks for the tips, I definitely have some questions I’ll reserve for another thread…

ahaha sure, hope it’s helpful. Here ya go:

Was out riding yesterday in the Bronte/Burlington, ON area and by chance ran into another xs650. Rode together for a bit then both stopped at timmies for a chat. I’m a new rider, 650 being my first bike, and he was giving me some great tips and gave me his number. Name was Joe. Turns out I...