Recent content by Jonathan403

And also note on these 650's there are two locations for clutch adjustment, one at the handle and the other just before it enters the clutch case. If un-gumming doesn't work.

If the clutch is engaging on the center stand, that means nothing because there is little to no load. In this case no resistance with the tire on the ground. by sputtering out do you mean when engaging the clutch after a gear has been selected or right after you put it into gear? if its right...

19" front and 17" rear wheels? if so 130/90r17 for rear and 100(110)/90R19 up front. I went with Avons on my '81 650 and they have no issues with tubes. Good looking bike so far, subscribed for updates on what seat you go with.

Just an update for you fellows. June has been busy so far with the head gasket replacement and new chain and sprockets. Happy to say we are now leak free and ready to ride. It's first shakedown run proved to be eventful with my co worker running it out of gas on the highway. Once that was...

It's been a long winter collecting some parts to get this bike roadworthy. This weekend was tire replacement and sprocket inspection. Both sprockets and chains need to be replaced so once they come off back order I'll be able to get this finished. I've replaced the upper valve cover gaskets...

Simple and clean so far. I like it! your right about the 81's, but it makes for a challenge :) Looking forward to what happens next.

Just thought I would chime in and say hello from Calgary. Picked up a 1981 cb650 this winter and plans are to work on some mechanical (tires, small oil leak) before spring and, if funding allows, start doing some cafe changes. The previous owner has done some things that I will keep and others...