Recent content by Ccking1940

Clutch is probably slipping pretty bad. My first check would pull the clutch cover and look at the shape the disks are in. If you pull the cover put it in first gear and spin the rear wheel on the stand, look for it slipping, then trying pushing the clutch in and out, make sure it's freeing. My...

Howdy, Bought a new (to me) 83 650. Overall really pleased with the shape that it's in. However, I noticed a large amount of gear lash, as in the rear wheel rotated about three to four inches between positive lock-up with an engagement surface someplace in the transmission. Makes it a little...