Maxim-umm
XS400 Addict
I searched around and didn't quite find a definitve answer to my question, so i ask in a new thread:
I have a 1982 xs400j Maxim DOHC.
When replacing the clutch plates should I do both the fiber and steel plates or can i just do the fiber plates?
I believe the steel plates are ok since the bike only has 16,000 miles on it and it didn't have issues shifting since I've had it, but it did sit for the past 4 years. Oil changes never showed any sparkly metal shavings or any smell of fuel which tells me everything seems ok inside including the clutch.
My reason for replacing the plates is, well, I've never done it and I figure why not. I'm almost positive I've lost one of the ball bearings for the push rod so I'll have to get those anyway. I tried adjusting the cable at the lever and the left side casing but it's still very hard to pull.
In the mean time I'm pricing out the clutch replacement and will WD40/Iube the cable to see if that's the issue with the hard pull. Any more ideas are greatly appreciated as well as any advice.
Thank you everyone.
I have a 1982 xs400j Maxim DOHC.
When replacing the clutch plates should I do both the fiber and steel plates or can i just do the fiber plates?
I believe the steel plates are ok since the bike only has 16,000 miles on it and it didn't have issues shifting since I've had it, but it did sit for the past 4 years. Oil changes never showed any sparkly metal shavings or any smell of fuel which tells me everything seems ok inside including the clutch.
My reason for replacing the plates is, well, I've never done it and I figure why not. I'm almost positive I've lost one of the ball bearings for the push rod so I'll have to get those anyway. I tried adjusting the cable at the lever and the left side casing but it's still very hard to pull.
In the mean time I'm pricing out the clutch replacement and will WD40/Iube the cable to see if that's the issue with the hard pull. Any more ideas are greatly appreciated as well as any advice.
Thank you everyone.