So as it often happens when getting ready for a trip, the new-to-me XS650B has been full of surprises. Thought I had it all sorted and did a 30mi shakedown run - no worries other than it sounds like a con rod little end is a bit "loose".
I go to start it to load on the trailer for Ozarks and, out-of-the-blue, the electric starter locks-up and when kicking or rolling with the rotor nut (either direction) it rolls, but makes a strange Rrr-Rrrr grinding noise (suspect gear #4 engagement??).
I ain't givin' up yet and about to pull the R side case to investigate.............
Anybody heard such a noise or experienced such weird happenings?
I go to start it to load on the trailer for Ozarks and, out-of-the-blue, the electric starter locks-up and when kicking or rolling with the rotor nut (either direction) it rolls, but makes a strange Rrr-Rrrr grinding noise (suspect gear #4 engagement??).
I ain't givin' up yet and about to pull the R side case to investigate.............
Anybody heard such a noise or experienced such weird happenings?