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    Is this clutch plate separation normal?

    Hi all, In the course of investigating a kick-starter issue on my 79 XS400F, I took the clutch cover off and noticed something that seemed odd to me. Only the first two (outermost) friction plates appear to move when the pressure plate lifts as I pull the clutch in. Should they all be...
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    Old pistons in new cylinders?

    Hi folks, Not been here in awhile. My efforts on the XS are a bit sporadic as I keep striking issues with getting it going. Now, I happen to have a set of NOS standard size barrels for my 79 XS400F. I was hoping to find new std pistons but they don't seem to exist in the 'A' variant I need...
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    Fitting MAC 2-2 to a 1979 XS400F

    Hi all, Been awhile. I bought a MAC 2-2 system some time ago and fitted it to my 1979 XS400F. Was never happy with the way it fitted but put it down to bent pillion footrest hangers throwing out everything. Had to use spacers etc. Last month I picked up another 79 250F that is battered...
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    Need help with gear shift mechanism

    Hi guys, Progress has been somewhat slow on the XS of late. I am having an issue with the gear selection, so wouldn't mind your thoughts. I re-installed the gears and joined the crankcases, then tested the gear change. The selector pawls don't engage the pins in the change drum. So, when I...
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    Basic transmission question re neutral

    Hi folks, I'd appreciate a confirmation or clarification of my understanding of when neutral is selected on the shift drum. As per the manual, I rotated it five times anti-clockwise and then back one position. That took the detent plunger up and over the smaller depression shown below. Is...
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    Greetings from Sydney

    Hi folks, I've been enjoying the forum over the past month or so. Strangely, I'd not found it earlier. Back in 2005 I bought a basket case '79 XS250 SOHC on eBay for $340. I surmised it had been a paddock-basher towards the end as it had some frame damage and the centre-stand was missing...
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