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Yes I was able to get the them fixed, back together, and got it running pretty relibly. Only problem I ran into afterwards was a slight stumble in acceleration in the mid range, due to the jets I'm using I believe. I think I made another post about it but I'd have to do some digging.

Oh wow thanks for the heads up on those screws, there half the cost and look just as good. I'll definitely be using these. For peace of mind I think I'm just going to get plates and springs so I don't have to open this pig up again lol. Should I only replace the friction plates? I'm going to be...

So I finally had time to tear apart the clutch today and take a look at the plates. Upon inspection all the friction plates appear to be within spec and measured from 2.9mm-2.8mm in thickness. The clutch plates all look unwarped and hot spot free. I measured them and the varied from 1.5mm -...

So does that mean that both of them are made by Vesrah?

I'm wondering about the NE gasket set also, are they any good or do they have the same problems as the Athena? I found this set on ebay.

That's good to hear that they hold up. If I do end up needing to replace them, I will probably go with them since they are the cheapest option.

Where could I find those specs for the discs? I've been using Castrol 06116 POWER1 V-TWIN 4T 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil and its been working well for me, the slipping started about a year after I got the bike after doing a fair bit of riding.

I'm also going to be needing a gasket kit and was looking at this one on ebay and was wondering if it's any good or if I should go with different one?

I'm currently in the middle of tearing down the top end of my motor(1980 XS650) because it bent a intake valve last fall when the valve spring retainer split in half. My clutch was also slipping last time I was riding it and I had already adjusted both ends of the clutch cable. I'm going to be...

I'll try that this weekend. Also it seems to sometime start just fine after I changed the starter fuse but still sometimes has no spark till I let off. Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll update once I figure anything else out.

So I'm having an odd problem with my 1980 XS650 that has seemed to develop within the past couple of weeks. Whenever I go to start the thing with the electric starter, it will crank over perfectly fine but won't fire up until I let off the starter button (when the engine is attempting to slow...

Anyone know if this windshield from amazon would be any good for my xs650 or even fit on it for this fall? I'm looking for suggestions for a windshield that in not too expensive but will keep most of the wind off me. I'm about 5'10" if that helps.

So even the xs650 rotor fits onto it and lines up? And the speedometer gear drive?

So back to the original question, will a 19 inch rim from a xs1100 fit a xs650 special that has a 19 inch rim? I have a bent rim on my 1980 Yamaha xs650 special that is causing some wobble and was wondering if I could use a xs1100 rim as a replacement.

Got any pictures of the front wheel? Id be interested in the rim and hub of it.

Dang I need hub and rim, thanks though.

Is this a 19 inch front rim? Any pics you can post?

Did you get my message?

I'll pm you.

Let me know if you do, I'd be interested in seeing some pictures if so.