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Sensible engine decision (now top end refresh)
- Thread starter jetmechmarty
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No, the clutch still slips. I have to replace it.
I don’t have tools or patience to remove bronze bushings.
I could try the plastic scraper, but it’s both forks and the seals are over 20 years old, at least.
hovel
ol' stupid
An ounce of STP in two quarts of oil will trash a clutch. Good luck saving the plates by finding a suitable solvent. I would consider Dawn dish detergent in hot water. - just a thought - but we've seen it wash crude off a duck.
Yes, that's true. Maybe I'll try it.
Marty, the Harbor Freight blind hole bearing puller set would probably set you back less than having a shop pull those bushings. I showed the setup for using the tool to extract bronze swingarm bushings a few issues back in the 650 Society News. I think John has back issues archived on the club web site.
Thank you! I'll check into it. If I see you in Mountain View, all the better!
Might see you in Townsend in September, but even after our second doses of vaccine, Ann and I are still staying away from restaurants and public gatherings. Call me a wuss, but there are some pretty nasty variants out there, and the rate of infection is accelerating in a lot of places. Hope everybody has a fine time; wish I could see my way clear to join you. (BTW the trick is to remove the slide hammer and use the threaded end of the rod, a pipe, and a stack of spacers to pull the bushing out of the swingarm.)
My elderly parents are playing it the same way and I take some comfort in that. Be well, Dick.
I have over 1500 mile on it. It runs great! No leaks. I am so very happy. Thanks for all the help and encouragement guys!
bikefreakjon
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Good work Marty!
I'm curious if the clutch is still slipping too.
Mine slipped till I got new plates and heavy springs. No problem now. Oh, and lots of fiddling with the adjustment so it will hit neutral while stopped!
I'm curious if the clutch is still slipping too.
Mine slipped till I got new plates and heavy springs. No problem now. Oh, and lots of fiddling with the adjustment so it will hit neutral while stopped!
During this process I installed new Vesrah clutch springs. Skipping ahead, what cured the slipping clutch was indeed the seven plate Alto conversion.
I still have items that need attention, but for the time being, I’m riding it.
I have replaced the rivet pin with one from Motion Pro. I also ordered the cutting pin, both on Amazon. So, I might get use out of the tool at under $40. I still don’t recommend this cheap set. It didn’t work once.
I think you'll like the MP rivet tip at least. I've found it works very well. I don't bother with the breaker part on the small sized cam chain, I just grind the riveted heads off the link and tap it out.
I’ve been getting oil accumulation on the leading side of my side cover. I couldn’t find the source, until today.
My cam seals still weep a small amount on my XS2 also.
First thing you can try is just removing the housing and buffing the end of the cam clean and shiny with a Scrotchbrite pad. That will often fix a minor leak. If it doesn't work then I guess a seal replacement will be needed. I recommend getting the seal from Yamaha. They are now selling the original 5mm thick seal that was used on the very early models. It sits in farther than a 6mm or 7mm thick seal would so gets more and better "purchase" on the end of the cam.
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