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2002 YAMAHA XJ600 DIVERSION

I’ve recently purchased this bike and had a problem with the clutch, which I thought was no big deal. So, after replacing the plates, springs, bolts, release bearing and everything but the basket which is unavailable, I cleaned this up as best I could. Still I find that when starting from cold, even after five to 10 minutes engaging gear,

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