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Hi everybody,
My son and I are fixing up a 1980 XS11 and have gotten to the point where the engine will run well and we're trying to test drive it. When the back tire is off the ground and the engine is running we can shift to 1st gear and the back tire will spin at idle, but when the tire is in contact with the ground and we're in first gear the bike won't move at all, even when throttling up. When I let out the clutch in 1st gear, I can feel the bike lightly pull forward like it wants to move, but then it stops giving power to the wheel. I've tried to troubleshoot this for days; does anybody have any ideas what the issue might be? Thanks in advance for any help.
My son and I are fixing up a 1980 XS11 and have gotten to the point where the engine will run well and we're trying to test drive it. When the back tire is off the ground and the engine is running we can shift to 1st gear and the back tire will spin at idle, but when the tire is in contact with the ground and we're in first gear the bike won't move at all, even when throttling up. When I let out the clutch in 1st gear, I can feel the bike lightly pull forward like it wants to move, but then it stops giving power to the wheel. I've tried to troubleshoot this for days; does anybody have any ideas what the issue might be? Thanks in advance for any help.
,,and also check the clutch cable if its unbroken, check when its pulled in and it is moving the lever under the clutch cover plate, right side. Keep us informed, how about a couple other xs gurus can also chime in.....Mike in San Diego and Pa.
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