clutch

Hi there people, Another day another question! Now that I've got the engine running nice I attached the clutch cable to go through the gears and make sure they were all engaging right. They are all engaging OK but with no use to the clutch cable... I tried adjusting it all to make the...

I've just finished a full rebuild on my 81 xs400. I've been test riding it for the past few days and the only thing i cant get dialed in is the clutch. I've adjusted the clutch correctly at the worm gear and lever. It has a brand new clutch cable on it. The problem is the lever seems very tough...

I have read multiple threads that mention the bearing behind the clutch push rod but I haven't found any threads directly addressing the bearing itself. I was hoping someone could explain the function of the bearing and what the effect of not having it would be. I would also like to know the...

First ride on the road..... lil problem - solved Got my learners permit, got it registered and took it for my FIRST spin around the block. Just got back. This is my first bike btw.... and everything was going smoothly, except i could not shift above third gear! Given my top speed 35 mph...

i just got an xs400 in a fair condition. Im new here,and im trying to restore this beauty,and i've already downloaded the service manual here,thanks to that. My problem is i cant find where the clutch cable goes on my engine,i didnt see clutch pedal when i picked up the bike. Is there any...

I have a project Maxim 400 i am working on and have lots of questions. I should also probably say that this is my first bike ever. With the help of my dad (master fixer of all things) we had it running a couple of days ago but there are some issues. First off im missing the original air filter...

I replaced the handlebars on my 1981 but in doing so a cable next to the new clutch cable came apart.... I dont know what it is to know if I can purchase a new one or if it is able m to reconnect how it is currently. Basically I don't know much of anything about this bike... or any. It is my...

engine is from 79-82 xs400 installed in my raptor. I noticed after I did all the wiring and got it running that the starter takes forever to actually turn thr moto. it just spins and spins and then slowly grab n turns the motor, which is wreaking havok ok my battery. so I decided to pull...

Hey guy;s maybe some one can point me in the right direction. I just picked up an 80 xs 400 nice looking bike and strong sounding engine. My problem is I'm having problems with the clutch,bike fires up I can put it in gear and nothing. When it goes in gear I can hear and feel it engage but no...

Hey guys! I'm new to this scene so I have a few questions. I just picked up a 77XS400D. After sitting for 10 years I cleaned the carbs, changed the fluids, and it fired right up! Sounds strong too. The problem is, the push button starter just stopped working. It doesn't even turn the motor over...

I just had my problem in 1st, 2nd and 3rd or maybe 4th gear. I got home and the chain is loose as all fuck, like a dirt bike! I didn't have the problem at all yesterday and it was way too recently I set the chain tension. No way I can be affording sprockets but I have an account at the local...

OK, assuming I fix my XS400J-K motors to make one tight motor with a good gearbox. Would you pull the top off the '82 engine and install it to the solid '83 bottom end, or, alternatively leave the perfectly good top intact and split the bottom of the '82 engine's case and swap out the tranny...

So I'm out riding and take off and I'm giving her the sauce, shift into 2nd and nothing. I thought I found neutral so I tried shifting again...nope. I try shifting down to 1, nope. So I pull over and look down...no chain:yikes: I'm waiting to be picked up now and trying to figure out what...

hello folks. its been a while since i posted. but onto another step of my project. the clutch cable on the bike was snapped when i got it. so i bought a new oem cable and attempted to re run it. but i have no idea how it was run when i took it off. i ran it several different ways with no luck...

Driving an 82 xs400j maxim to work everyday this summer. The bike handles highway speeds well enough i guess for what it is, I bought it to save some gas $$. My old man use to be a real big bike guy and has ridden lots of bikes. He's real stubborn and opinionated though so I tend not to take...

Hello, I'm having a clutch issue. The clutch lever felt really good pulling it in. Perfectly tight and it released well. Then, I realized the back tire wouldn't spin when I had it pulled in. I tried a hundred combination of messing with the adjustment screw on the lever, as well as the...

Hello xs400 forum. I've got a 1977 xs360 that I'm rebuilding the clutch on. Here is the issue. I've messed up two inner hubs by over-tightening the pressure plate springs. What is the proper torque. I've read and reread the manual and the haynes book, but cannot find anything concerning...

Currently installing my fresh motor back into my bike. The motor is in and mounted (the SOB..) but i have a couple questions, as i took it apart 6 months ago and forgot some things. 1) I got two brand new carb holders, the rubber bits that mount to the heads and carbs. There's two metal rings...

Anyone know anything about shaving the barrel at the end of cables? I have one that's too big for my throttle assembly and heard that some people shave the barrel down to fit their assembly. Anyone have an ideas on the pros and cons of this? Or should I just keep searching for another cable?

i finally got the bike to run after repeated boiling of the carbs in brake fluid and lemon juice for a few hours then blowing out the jets with compressed air. she fired up at one..lol all i had to do was point my finger at it and away she purrs. so that settled..i changed the old fusebox to...