I also put a new clutch pack in yesterday. Upgraded to the extra 8 plate setup that Gary sold. Easy peasy install.
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When I found the same on my clutch cover, I discovered here that the majority of them on XS650 have this kind of flaw in them. Presumably back in the day the very worst castings were recycled into the pot. Those deemed to be acceptable are what we see today. It's something you're unlikely to see on a more modern motorcycle. Production methods have improved immensely in the last five decades.
I noticed the same sort of flaw when I worked at an injection molding factory, if the shot wasn't enough to fill and pack the cavity.
Resto_Paul
XS650 Enthusiast
Basically finished the restoration of my BS34's today....just waiting on new rubber plugs for the pilot jets. These had sat outside for many years and the slides were stuck inside until I ran them through the sonic cleaner. They were blasted and Cerakoted, all springs polished, 1 size up on main jet and adjustable needle, new floats and seats, new throttle shaft seals, and I made a bracket to adapt a generic parts store choke onto them since it was originally on the bars.
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Lovely work and they look fantastic.
Makes me ashamed of my carbs.
Resto_Paul
XS650 Enthusiast
I appreciate that thank you. I'm a stickler for details
Zonie
XS650 Addict
OK, Just got my new switch. While comparing the two the old switch has 2 blue wires and the new doesn't everything else matches.
Is there a work around?
Woodstock1976
XS650 Enthusiast
Do you do carb restoration for customers?
Resto_Paul
XS650 Enthusiast
Yes but usually if the vehicle is in my shop with it. If your bike is already running well and the carb is being set up the same way I'd consider doing them without the bike in house.
Woodstock1976
XS650 Enthusiast
ran a dyno test of NGK Iridium-IX BPR7EIX vs BPR7ES
https://www.xs650.com/threads/sparkplugs-ngk-iridium-ix-bpr7eix-vs-bpr7es-with-dyno-charts.68032/
https://www.xs650.com/threads/sparkplugs-ngk-iridium-ix-bpr7eix-vs-bpr7es-with-dyno-charts.68032/
Not much time at the moment for bike stuff. Fitted the new sidestand this afternoon. Seems the secret to getting the stand on and fitting the spring is to remove the header pipe. The stand comes up higher and the spring only needs stretching about 3mm to get it in place. I think it would be virtually impossible to fit this with the header pipe in place. Couldn't quite fit the entire stand onto the picture.
TAFFY GETS A RIGHT FIDDLING....
Once again the carbs are off.
New genuine Mikuni brass going in to replace the Keyster stuff I used on the rebuild.
Unfortunately things do not go as planned.
See rebuild thread: https://www.xs650.com/threads/welsh-flat-track-revival.60449/
Once again the carbs are off.
New genuine Mikuni brass going in to replace the Keyster stuff I used on the rebuild.
Unfortunately things do not go as planned.
See rebuild thread: https://www.xs650.com/threads/welsh-flat-track-revival.60449/
Things are starting to go back together on the '74 "freshen up". I originally "restored" it about 12 years ago. Today I got one of the forks and headlight ears back into place, but was stymied when I couldn't find the upper fork tube clamp bolts I had set 'em aside for polishing and being old and dumb, forgot where(they were in a box, I'm a dumbass- out of sight=lost). Fresh fork springs are going to be a challenge to get compressed. Also installed re-chromed fork clamp covers I've been sitting on for 10+ years. Also many years ago I bought what I thought was a good repro "dash" plate, mine was corroded at the bottom so I blacked it out. Won't work- it's SO annoying that these things changed such a little bit. I think the plate is for a different bike, but it's SO close. Popped the brake switch mount on and added the hard line. Discovered the $30 worth of gaskets I just ordered were "in stock" in my stash. Hope to be riding in another week.
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Finished my clutch basket wrench and got that assembly off.
WOW just WOW
That is the most overbuilt and over-engineered tool I have ever seen.
It is cool. Love to have one.
That is the most overbuilt and over-engineered tool I have ever seen.
It is cool. Love to have one.
Yes Sir i bought a clutch holder tool here in Europe i Suppose the same Mikes sell
Had to use force -- The tool folded . broke one of those below off
If i recall correct $ 100 for a used part + the tool cost I used small C clamps after that.
The few times I needed
Resto_Paul
XS650 Enthusiast
Oh boy....why? Just rebuilt mine using Keyster parts.
Woodstock1976
XS650 Enthusiast
Will you be selling these clutch tools?? I want one
