crazyjoe86
XS650 Member
So...I started up my bike after installing an electronic ignition, and when I put it in gear...heard a bad noise...looked down...oil everywhere, and the chain broke...after closer inspection I found a couple pieces of the clutch push rod....so what I'm wondering is...does anybody know the exact length of the push rod?...and would it be possible to turn one on my lathe out of 1018 steel or perhaps stainless....I looked at mikes xs and was also wondering if his 1 piece clutch rod is a complete replacement for the old one, other than the ball bearing at each end..anybody have any idea what could have caused this?..and finally what's the best way to fix the chain, maybe just put in another master link?..thanks in advance for the help....