Input shaft seal.....

[xp8103]

replacement apparently successful. No leaks to speak of.

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All that work and NO SPARE PARTS! WTH??? :scratch :)

I have adjusted the clutch per the Clymers book and then readjusted it to where it feels right. My question is, what is the relationship between the clutch cable adjustment and the adjustment on the clutch control end? Also replaced the rubber boot over the plunger end of the control.

Oh, and we got it back together too:
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The Clymers book was surprisingly helpful and comprehensive.

[jamesdunn]

I'm impressed! To wade in like that takes courage. The Clymer's are, in my opinion better than the Hayne's being both more technical and easier to understand. Good job!

Although the clutch can be adjusted at either end it needs to be done at both locations. Obviously the handlebar is easier to access and it is a place to "fine tune". You may want to consider a cable replacement. If the clutch cannot be adjusted correctly sometimes it is due to cable stretch.

[jamesdunn]

As an aside, I use the adjuster for the clutch on the handlebars between service intervals as the cable stretches. I also grease the cable where it connects with the lever as this is a known failure point, the cable sometimes breaking at this location.

[xp8103]

I'm impressed! To wade in like that takes courage. The Clymer's are, in my opinion better than the Hayne's being both more technical and easier to understand. Good job!

Although the clutch can be adjusted at either end it needs to be done at both locations. Obviously the handlebar is easier to access and it is a place to "fine tune". You may want to consider a cable replacement. If the clutch cannot be adjusted correctly sometimes it is due to cable stretch.

The thought crossed my mind for sure but it was pretty well adjusted before. Theoretically I should be able to find that spot now that it's all hooked up again but..... I have no clutch slipping issues.

[xp8103]

As an aside, I use the adjuster for the clutch on the handlebars between service intervals as the cable stretches. I also grease the cable where it connects with the lever as this is a known failure point, the cable sometimes breaking at this location.

I had not had occasion to adjust at the handle bar before this work but DID lube up the spot where it connects to the lever.

[jamesdunn]

Seems you're ready to ride! I really like the K75's. I have owned two, a T and an S model. I would like to have another one and likely will. Currently I am riding a '94 R100RS I bought as a garage queen four years back with only 16,000 miles. It had a little of the "surge" and I installed the Autolite plugs, made a difference for the better. I also ride a '78 R100RS which I am having one oversized with new pistons installed. Those old airheads are kind of fiddley, but I sure do enjoy them.