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So in a few weeks I'm going to be putting in new rings, cam chain, fixing the transmission dogs, checking clutch plates. With the engine this far apart is there anything else that I should be updating? I don't want to pull it apart again for awhile!
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1980 XS1100SG
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Might think about a set of heavy duty clutch springs while you have the side cover off. they are relatively cheap and will cure that nagging clutch slip we sometimes get.Mike Giroir
79 XS-1100 Special
Once you un-can a can of worms, the only way to re-can them is with a bigger can. -
Clean-up the head, maybe a quick clean of the valves, valve oil stem seal replacement, obvious valve lash check, new gaskets for your intake boots?1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Take a look at the starter clutch if you feel ambitious...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Yeah, that is something I probably should because it seems to slip quit a bit, but it's colder here so that may be the problem. I don't want to split the case though...
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1980 XS1100SG
1998 KLR 650Comment
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I was gonna say "that requires splitting the case though . . ."1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Yeah, splitting the cases is scary, but Tod/Trbig will tell you it's no big deal, and has posted a HOW TO on it. However, like you said, the cold weather/temps can cause starter clutch slippage. Where you live, you might want to 10-40 for winter, and have a strong battery...that's what also contributes to starter clutch slippage...weak rotation causes weak grip=slip!
I would definitely freshen up the valves....a good lapping along with as already stated, the oil seals. Checking the clutch plates.....also clean/deglaze the steels.
Okay, new cam chain, then either put on an ACCT or make the carriage bolt MCCT mod, but whichever, just get rid of the OEM CCT.
T.C.T. C. Gresham
81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
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