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I am curious the of the direction as well. Drewpy, it sounds like you are pushing the need further into the carb until it pops out the other side, is this correct?

Finally got around to this. Excellent write up, saved me so much time! With reassembly, would it be good to lightly go over the surface with emery cloth (or something similar)? The side cover gaskets got destroyed and I would likely need to clean the surface a bit...

Hell yeah.

Is it possible to remove gears by splitting the case like this?

I already have a gasket kit, and I replace many of the seals just externally. I was going to check the clutch wear, thats kinda the piece I thought might need maintenance. How often do the clutches need to be maintained or refreshed? I was thumbing through the manual. Are there any special...

While I'm in there, is there anything else that should be done, (preventative) maintenance wise?

Yikes. I'm at a point where I need this project to be over... If I can get this fixed I'll either ride it, or sell it running, otherwise sell it as a parts bike... To split he cases, I have to take it out of frame and basically follow this? Without going up to the cylinders, correct?

NO! Is this an engine out, top down fix? Or is there any possibility of getting to it via another route?

I did a few oil flushes (cycling fresh oil through the bike) and I didn't find any shavings or additional pieces. I think that is a good thing. A friend suggested I remove the clutch cover and check the basket to see if there is anything that doesn't look right. Does this sound right?

Well, did an oil change. Not really what i wanted to find, but might answer some questions... It would appear to be a gear tooth.

Bump! Sun is out. I'm getting antsy! A friend said to check the clutch and see if the steels are discolored from heat and friction plates have some meat on them. Does this sound logical? How would i do this...?

Before I put the bike away for winter I noticed a new and strange sound. It was most defined when I downshift to 2nd and decelerate. That is, in fact, the only time I hear it. It can also be somewhat felt in my boots. It disappears with clutch... I have a fear that the oil may have run too...

The spark plugs are in decent shape, and wires and coils are only a couple years old... My points may need some attention? This problem originally happened 2 years ago. Since then I've had the cylinders honed and have new piston rings put it. Unfortunately that didn't fix the problem. I've had...

I am having this issue where my bike will loose power no matter how much I throttle, it wont go past 2-3k RPM. It happens intermittently, sometimes when I am starting the bike, sometimes when I am cruising 50 km/hr, sometimes when I'm climbing a hill. The bike will drop down to 2-3K RPM. It...

After I took the video I got it to put for 3 seconds with full choke and some fuel. I am running points. How do I reinstall the lobbed cam? Please say it can be done in the frame...

Last year I had new piston rings installed and rehoned the cylinders. After reassembly it wouldn't start. Cue winter break... Now I am right back at it and nothing has changed. Any thoughts? This summer is the make or break, and I'd rather make!

Hi all, Any updates from people with this product? Still running well? I think I need to replace the points on my 79 xs400 SOHC, and was contemplating going with this instead. Would I need the newer model PAMCO Electronic Ignition System with the Electronic Advancer for $189, or the older...

I will replace the sprockets with the chain. How far back is the tension set on your rear wheel? I am curious if I can get away with a 100 link chain...

A friend said it looks like it could be from the oil filter. Not sure if he was just trying to make me feel better though. Other than the two big pieces (I broke one by hand trying to straighten it out) there are no shavings at all.

So I cleaned out the sump... And found this little guy. Please tell me this is super normal and I don't need to investigate any further...