Joined Nov 2005
39 Posts | 0+
Virginia
Hadn't ridden my FS650C for several months and after setting the valves yesterday and starting the motor, I heard a rattle that I had never heard before ( did not have my helmet on at that time and could hear better) . Definitely in the clutch / primary area. When I snick it into gear and begin to let the clutch out, the rattle goes away. I'm thinking the primary gear nut has somehow worked it's way loose and when the clutch is let out it takes up the slack, holding the gear against the key and keyway.
Now for the question, repair looks pretty simple if the keyway hasn't been enlarged. 1)Would you guys repair it yourself or take it to a dealer ? 2)Is there a dealer on the East coast that any of you particularly trust ? ( I have had so few problems w/ the 650 I've never needed a dealer) . JBSRacing has a fix in a former gallery but I understand it may not have held, requires a tabbed lock washer that may be available only in the UK. 3) Does anyone know if that washer or something similar is available in the US ? 4) Anyother help or suggestiosn appreciated.
Thanks for suggestions.
Now for the question, repair looks pretty simple if the keyway hasn't been enlarged. 1)Would you guys repair it yourself or take it to a dealer ? 2)Is there a dealer on the East coast that any of you particularly trust ? ( I have had so few problems w/ the 650 I've never needed a dealer) . JBSRacing has a fix in a former gallery but I understand it may not have held, requires a tabbed lock washer that may be available only in the UK. 3) Does anyone know if that washer or something similar is available in the US ? 4) Anyother help or suggestiosn appreciated.
Thanks for suggestions.
