NewToXs
XS650 Enthusiast
I recently got a 1980 Xs and have been going though some misc things to make it trustworthy.
I had it about a month now and thus far replaced the TCI, tires and fuse box.
I dropped the sump filter today and it had a hole which I gather is the norm. I made a piece out of aluminum to wrap around it to cover the hole. My clutch slips a little winding it out in 5th gear and I’m hoping its due to the wrong oil type. We shall see shortly if a clutch is in order.
Next things on my list are to:
What else should I check with a unknown bike to verify it’s ok?
Bike has 9000 miles and someone has been in the topend at somepoint as the cylinder and head are black. I don’t believe they came that way from the factory. The guy I bought the bike from wasn’t familiar with it or it’s history. He had bought it this year as a starter bike.
I had it about a month now and thus far replaced the TCI, tires and fuse box.
I dropped the sump filter today and it had a hole which I gather is the norm. I made a piece out of aluminum to wrap around it to cover the hole. My clutch slips a little winding it out in 5th gear and I’m hoping its due to the wrong oil type. We shall see shortly if a clutch is in order.
Next things on my list are to:
- Investigate an oil leak under the side cover on the drive side. Guessing it’s either a clutch shaft or output shaft seal. Either way it will be corrected.
- Check/adjust the valves.
- Pull the forks and change seals, oil and polish fork legs. They aren’t currently leaking but they are 40 years old. Seals and crush washers arrived today.
What else should I check with a unknown bike to verify it’s ok?
Bike has 9000 miles and someone has been in the topend at somepoint as the cylinder and head are black. I don’t believe they came that way from the factory. The guy I bought the bike from wasn’t familiar with it or it’s history. He had bought it this year as a starter bike.