clutch

Got this bike two weeks ago, my first bike ever. Today when i came back home from riding i noticed oil splatter on back of my license plate. Looked around and found some oil drippings on my rear tire. I then looked at my chain and it had a lot of oil. So i traced it back towards the gear box, it...

I got a new clutch cable last year, and having ridden a fair amount so far this year I've noticed the friction zone being at the very end of the levers throw (furtherest distance from the hand grip). I am going to adjust the clutch this weekend like I have in the past, but just wanted to see...

So I've been reading all past forums on how to adjust the clutch at the cover and I completely understand how to. Popped the rubber cover off and I was able to unscrew it from the throw bear bearing but I could not seperate them for the life of me! I soaked it in wd40 got it in a vice and...

Hey guys I picked up an xs400 and when I got it the sprocket cover was off and I seen that's where the clutch cable connects but I just don't really understand how it works because it doesn't seem like it's really doing anything. I don't have a clutch lever for it so I can't pull on the cable to...

Hi guys, I was attempting to adjust the clutch on my 81 special, so I went through the past posts on the forum. I've learned that one must remove the black rubber plug on the side of the engine, then loosen the lock nut beneath it, (which I understand may be difficult), and....then what? The...

Hey guys! I just picked up an 1983 yamaha xs400 maxim yesterday and drove the eleven miles to my home in chicagoland. Everything was fine beside it being freezing outside so parked it at home and went inside to get warm. about an hour later I go back out to take another ride and the bike starts...

I have a 1981 xs 400 sohc. Just got her running and I'm thrilled to get her on the road, but I stumbled into a problem. There seems to be nowhere to connect the clutch cable? I'm figuring I must be missing pieces, but I'm not sure which ones.

I admit that I have no clue what this sensor attached to the clutch lever does! Someone please educate me!

Hello,I am new to Yamahas my son and I have a 1982 xs400 Maxim.We took the clutch cable cover off of the left side to get the starter out.Now the clutch push rod looks like it is out too far and the cover doesn't want to go back on.Please help:banghead:

My bike's got a plethora of issues. Now it's my build thread. Hey folks! I just recently picked up a '81 XS400 Special. It ran when I first got it, albeit very poorly. I rode her home then bought some new parts. I replaced the battery, oil, oil filter, spark plugs, caps and wires, air filters...

I'm hoping someone can help me out the clutch on my bike is barely working. It's almost all free play and when I try to adjust the play out of it , it won't kick over or slips real bad I removed the sprocket cover and noticed that the pushrod is in 2 pieces is this normal for a 79 Thanks for...

Planning to adjust my clutch this week, engine doesn't engage until the lever is released 99% of the way out. Hoping its not a stretched cable and just out of adjustment. The manual says 1. Break the locknut loose then 2. Tighten the screw down lightly than back out a bit and 3. Tighten the...

Hi, I am having some trouble with my clutch and could do with some pointers. When adjusting the cable it either doesn't engage enough and goes straight into gear, meaning the bike stalls or the clutch slips while riding. Is this just a question of a new clutch cable or a new clutch (bike has...

(Preface) I've had this bike for over two years now. I'm in the process of putting it all back together after I had the engine apart for about a year. It ran and worked just fine before, and I'm using all the same parts When I pull the clutch lever, it doesn't open the friction plates, they...

Hey all, im a bit stumped trying to find a part for my build. The part im looking for is the bit that the clutch cable enters the sprocket cover through. What is it called? anyone have any uk links?

I purchased a 1982 Yamaha XS400 Heritage Special a little over a year ago and my wife is currently riding the bike. I am curious as to why the bike only shifts up to 5th and not 6th gear. The shifter reaches firm resistance if you attempt to shift into 6th. The gearing sequence is stamped on...

Hey guys, So I've been working on this bike for a few weeks now. Bike works fine and starts up fine. However, when I go to shift to a higher gear, the bike barely picks up any speed. The max the bike goes is to 45 mph and that's at 6 th gear. Really frustrating as I just went ahead cleaned...

My cousin needs help, so i am trying... 82 XS400, nice bike, i might buy it from him, but gotta get it on the road first. was running normal, then just stopped on him while doing 10-20mph, he isn't good at describing the event, so i went to take a look, only a partial electric crank, battery...

Hi ! All :) I purchased a rather sad xs 400 se 1980 in november 13 and have spent the winter working to restore the old girl as near to original as possible. On Saturday I got her started for the first time and she seems to run o.k. My question is are all the clutches prone to rattle a bit...

This 1:1 scale, is listed as 1L9-15461-00-00, GASKET, CRCS CVR 2, on the Yamaha Parts list. If you print it make sure you print it as 100% (actual size) and it should fit on nicely on a normal sheet of paper. I had to order it for myself, and just picked it up and i know you guys all like...