watkins Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 (edited) Just finished a complete teardown and am having some shifting issues. It seems like my shift shaft has a little side to side play in it. When trying to downshift my shift shaft is able to slip past the nubs on the shift star. Now if I pull out (away) on the shifter while i down shift everything is perfect... make any sense? Its almost like something needs to be applying pressure to keep the shifter against the shift star... and by play we are talking 1-2mm... very small amount any thoughts?? Edited November 1, 2008 by watkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&B Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 You need a new one for sure. The end of the shaft has wore out. easy fix with a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE GRIM RIPPER Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Yes your right CB, he probably does need a new shaft but, you might want to consider (when you get your new shaft) to check that side to side play before you button it all up. There is a "bung" (moled in chunk of aluminium) on the clutch cover that the shift shaft hits to stop from sliding to far out.... This is gonna wear first because its soft aluminum where as the shift shaft is strong steal. If this is the case, take it to a welder who does aluminum and have him throw a glob on there then grind it down nice snug fit. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koors Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 You need a new one for sure. The end of the shaft has wore out. easy fix with a new one. Make sure the adjustment screw is in. it has aregular scrwedriver head and a adjustment nut. If its in to far the shift shaft falls and wont grab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbAnyHill Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I have one in good shape, pay for shipping and it's yours! I had just a tiny play on there, even with a new one so I used a washer on the other side. sits between the case cover & shifter, no more play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydownunder Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 shit simon said sally's slow sled shift shaft started slipping significatnly so suddenly ... im out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbAnyHill Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 /\/\/\/\ Most stupid shit ever!! Post something to help someone not some bullshit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Wheels Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Make sure the adjustment screw is in. it has a regular screwdriver head and a adjustment nut. If its in to far the shift shaft falls and wont grab. You beat me to it, lol. When I bought my bike it was going the same thing and alot of play in the shifter and wouldn't center. Took the clutch cover off to find that screw and the lock washer laying in the bottom and the washer went threw the gears. The other half of the screw was broken off in the cases. I got lucky cause it broke off even with the cases and wasn't tight and unscrewed it with my thumb. Cost me $12 bux to order from dealer and a week to get though. As long as you have it apart spend the $30 bux and put a modded shift star on it and check the kicker idler gear for play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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