1985 Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim "fix clutch" Questions

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fix it. What are your recommendations, and how complex is a clutch change? I have done alot of mechanical work in the past, so I am probably capable. Do you have any tips, instruction guide, or ideas?

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...fix this with a dnetail mirror, a flashlight and some probes or tweezers. Take off the clutch cover, and then peer and probe through the hole inside. Look for pieces of plastic (they'll be hard to ...

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...fix slipping clutch? Check the adjustment at the clutch push rod.. If that doesn't fix it, you replace the clutch plates and springs. Check out all the videos. It seems to be a known issue. ...

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...leaking you have is probably because the seals are going bad on your clutch slave cylinder. Not a major fix if you are mechanically inclined and shouldn't be too spendy if you have a mechanic do

fix.Take it to a very good motorcycle shop tell them you want the clutch changed the clutch cable changed and a full tune -up oil an the works let them know the clutch was grabbing.It will be fixed it

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fix a sticky motorcycle clutch HOW TO FIX MOTORCYCLE CLUTCH Oil the clutch cable or if's too badly worn, just replace it.

Question about Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim Motorcycles

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...closes the clearance over the fibre clutch plate creating clutch drag. Fix it by turning the steel clutch plate around, this will restore the required clearance for the clutch to function

Question about Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim Motorcycles

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...fix it?? Thanks! There are curved clutch leverds on the market but the problem is the clutch has to thravel a minimum distance to disengage. Look around, the curved levers may compensate. Good luck ...

Question about Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim Motorcycles

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...if i adjust to lever to fix then clutch slips when under power. you may have sticking clutch plates or the clutch drum may have notches worn in it and not letting the clutch plates slide as they ...

Question about Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim Motorcycles

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...fix this. Any evidence of leaking frorm the clutch lever area or lines down to the clutch? Remove the cover on the clutch reservoir and fill. squeeze handle slowly to see if there is bubbles or fluid ...

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