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My XS650SK is still in a heavy service check. All I lack is finishing up. Free time is small like a lot of you.
I have in my possession, a brand-new Motion Pro clutch cable, throttle cable, and an OEM choke cable. I've had the bike since new and have no recollection of ever replacing the...
So I got my shifter more or less figured out, I replaced my clutch cable, I’ve got the bike on the centerstand, going through gears, I pull the clutch lever and... Nothing. Nothing at all. I’ve tried adjusting it, it’s pretty flaccid in general, and I think the cable is jumping off the lever...
So, I’m thinking of doing inverted controls. But, and this is a juicy one. Has anyone ever installed them? Where does the clutch reservoir go! I’m assuming wired through the handlebars. Anything else you can add would be great.
I can't seem to either get the clutch to engage or disengage. If I adjust the clutch I lose compression but am able to roll the bike in gear with the clutch lever in, if I adjust the other way I have compression and can run in neutral but stall as soon as I go into gear.
The bike was barely...
Hello all,
I recently replaced my clutch cable with an ez cable from 650central. Now I know that it is expected to stretch while I use it. I am noticing that the adjustment loosens up while I ride, but after it sits it is adjusted correctly. What could be causing this?
Hey guys wondering if you can help me out. I took my clutch cable out of the case on the engine. Put it back the same way I took it out. Now when I pull in the clutch it does not go back out. There's really no resistance when I squeeze the clutch. Then I let go and the clutch lever stays against...
Long time lover, first time rider here. My friend just gave me his old 1981 XS650. It needed a little cosmetic work (Gas cap needed replacement, duct tape holding on turn signals, etc.) Everything is in order now except the clutch cable. I can't adjust it any further so I need to replace it...
Having swapped to lower bars I wanted to get rid of the excess clutch cable (after 2yrs).
So I dug an old standard cable out and decided to follow 5twins tip of taking some of the bend out.
Cut some beer cans to put in between the vise jaws so as not to mar my crusty rusty metal piece. Like...