I've got a 400 and was reading the manual, but was unclear exactly what it meant. This is clear, concise, and helps a ton. One thing to add, and it may be a matter of preference and differ on the 650, but my manual states a quarter turn back instead of an eighth. Other than that, killer!
If TH-cam was up to date with 2021 technology I could post you a picture of my chopper build in the comments but they won't allow me to do that because then we can hang out in the comments and trade pictures and build and we could learn something and they wouldn't like that very much
This is for when you put new clutches in? The previous owner of my xs650s-2 installed new clutches and it has issues going into neutral from a stand still. He recommended shifting into neutral while rolling to avoid issues. Do you think this adjustment will help that issue?
My 1981 XS 650 is making a clacking noise and it’s definitely the clutch. I tried your technique but it still didn’t solve the issue. Any ideas? Thanks
tony jara it will slip, put it in to a higher gear when driving, and go full throttle, if the RPMs go up but your speed doesn’t, it’s slipping and needs replacing
Even when I move the adjuster at the handle perch all of the way in there is still no slack in the line. I’m trying to remove the top side of the cable from the bike tone able to lube the cable, but I can’t because there is no slack when it is all of the way in. What can I do?
what I would try is go to the adjuster on side of engine loosen the lock nut then loosen the adjuster screw to give some play in the cable. If that don't work I think the cable cover is a bit to long and not enough cable is sticking out. in that case correct cable is in order. Or you can cut some cover off one end to make it work. hope this helps
I've got a 400 and was reading the manual, but was unclear exactly what it meant. This is clear, concise, and helps a ton. One thing to add, and it may be a matter of preference and differ on the 650, but my manual states a quarter turn back instead of an eighth. Other than that, killer!
If TH-cam was up to date with 2021 technology I could post you a picture of my chopper build in the comments but they won't allow me to do that because then we can hang out in the comments and trade pictures and build and we could learn something and they wouldn't like that very much
Ain't that the truth.
hey Shaun I am also Carbon have you been to my other channel? way more xs650 stuff there.
Nicely done, thank you very much !
very good, you should make more XS videos
Rob Weaver I have made more under the handle nightflyer12345
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This is for when you put new clutches in?
The previous owner of my xs650s-2 installed new clutches and it has issues going into neutral from a stand still. He recommended shifting into neutral while rolling to avoid issues.
Do you think this adjustment will help that issue?
this is how you adjust clutch through life of the clutch. It could not hurt the issue.
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My 1981 XS 650 is making a clacking noise and it’s definitely the clutch. I tried your technique but it still didn’t solve the issue. Any ideas? Thanks
can you post a video so i can hear it?
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How can you tell if your clutch plates are worn out?
tony jara it will slip, put it in to a higher gear when driving, and go full throttle, if the RPMs go up but your speed doesn’t, it’s slipping and needs replacing
Would i use this method to move the friction zone closer to the handle bar? I feel like its too far out there for my fingers
Yes
yes Sir.
nightflyer is me too
Even when I move the adjuster at the handle perch all of the way in there is still no slack in the line. I’m trying to remove the top side of the cable from the bike tone able to lube the cable, but I can’t because there is no slack when it is all of the way in. What can I do?
what I would try is go to the adjuster on side of engine loosen the lock nut then loosen the adjuster screw to give some play in the cable. If that don't work I think the cable cover is a bit to long and not enough cable is sticking out. in that case correct cable is in order. Or you can cut some cover off one end to make it work. hope this helps
Nightflyer is also me that channel has much more xs650 content