Shifter spring?

[maxtrax]

I just did a top end rebuild and took it out the other day on one of my breakin runs. After about a 1/3 tank of gas I was turning around and couldn't get it to downshift more than once. As it turns out, the shifter was not popping back to the center possition meaning that I coudn't shift down unless I popped the shifter back to the middle spot myself.

 

I know it has something to do with the spring on the shift rod but cannot tell from parts breakdown pics where exactly the spring is. If someone can tell me what course of action is nessecary that would be great. I am hoping I just have to drain the coolant and take the side cover/clutch off to access the spring right? Please tell me I don't have to split the case. Also, any other input is appreciated.

 

Maxtrax

[shee4speed]

goahead and drain the fluids.Then pullthe clutch side cover off and see whats going on.Possibly just a simple adjustment.

[maxtrax]

I am planning on pulling side cover tommorrow. I don't know if there is any way to adjust is as there seems to be absolutely no tension at all on the shifter. That is the part I am worried about.

[dajogejr]

That spring sits in a cavity, it probably popped out...gonna have to drain the fluid and possibly pull off the clutch assembly to get at it.

[KaosBanshee44]

Double check your eccentric adjuster as well when you have it off the yellow arrow is pointing at it. The spring your talking about is at the bottom of where the yellow arrow starts at. Make sure all that is in line with the shift start. If you need further directions let us know. If those springs are wore out as well they won't work properly.

 

[BellicoseBanshee]

That picture is worth a thousand words. Hey Kaos, is that the same one posted a while ago? I was looking for it or the one like it. It sure makes the 'splainin much easier... :biggrin:

[KaosBanshee44]

Yeah i posted it a while back. Like i said if the spring is off and you do put it back on make sure there is no slack in it or it won't work properly. You can probably order a new one for under 5 bucks and be safer than sorry. Do you know how to adjust the adjuster i was talking about?

[maxtrax]

That pic is exactly the thing I have been looking for. Thanks a million!!! No I don't know how to adjust it. That slotted stud need to be pointing toward the shift shaft just like in the pic right? If not please explain for me.

 

And just to prevent confusion. It drops into gear pretty heavy like it is supposed too and stays in gear, the shift shaft doesn't pop back to the middle.

 

Thanks guys,

Maxtrax

[KaosBanshee44]

No install your shift shaft the bolt with the screwdriver head on it is called the eccentric adjuster when you turn it left or right you see your shift shaft move up and down

 

Now to set it you line up the prongs on the shift shaft i should say even with your shift star. You'll see what i'm talking about when you move the bolt left or right. So once it's aligned straight pull the shift shaft back out and tighten your lock nut so your adjuster doesn't move than ofcourse move the washer up to lock it in place.

 

You have to play with it a bit cause once you tighten the lock bolt down it moves a tad and knocks your shift shaft out of whack. So just use your judgement on setting the adjuster in just the right spot so when you lock the lock nut down it moves it just enough to the right place.

 

hope that helps it's kinda a tricky thing to adjust.

[maxtrax]

I think it will. My boss used to race Banhsee's a while back so if I really need help with it maybe I'll have him show me. I think that explanation sounds simple enough though.