Stuck in gear.

[5.0/Banshee]

Two days ago i was riding my Banshee, Hitting a few puddles and jumps. Well after about 2 hours of riding i got off my bike just long enough to get a drink, Left it runing. After i get back i noticed my shee's transmission would only go down once and up once, Third and fourth i believe, and it won't spring back. It's completley stock with the exception of DMC 916's. It fires right up and runs strong as ever. Could the puddles have anything to do with it? Any help will be greatful.

[blowit]

Two days ago i was riding my Banshee, Hitting a few puddles and jumps. Well after about 2 hours of riding i got off my bike just long enough to get a drink, Left it runing. After i get back i noticed my shee's transmission would only go down once and up once, Third and fourth i believe, and it won't spring back. It's completley stock with the exception of DMC 916's. It fires right up and runs strong as ever. Could the puddles have anything to do with it? Any help will be greatful.

 

 

may i suggest...

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/YAMAHA-BANSHEE-NEW-BIL...id=p3286.c0.m14

 

 

Sounds like your shift claw jumped off the shift star. Very common problem. We built a fix for it due to so many people having that problem.

 

If that is indeed the case, you will need to drain the coolant and oil, and remove the clutch cover and put the shift claw back on the shift star. Do NOT try to bend the shift claw. It is case hardened and will likely crack if you do.

 

It is also possible that your return spring on the shift shaft broke. Either way, probably need to open the cover to find out.

 

Brandon

Edited August 13, 2009 by blowit

[figure8racer7463]

Agree with the above. The shift star may not be the problem but while you are in there you may as well take care of now instead of in the future. I had this exact same problem about a month ago and found out my shift adjust screw and a few other things had worked their way loose. If i was you i would replace the shift adjust screw and washer, shift shaft, idler gear bushing, and anything else that is showing wear. I didnt replace the bushing on my idler gear and it popped off and damaged the end of the shaft it sits on. Now over the winter im going to have to split the cases and replace the shaft. Again most of those things may not need replaced but if you have the $ i would just do it as a little preventative maintenance.

[5.0/Banshee]

Yeah, i try to stay on top of my maintnence.

Thanks for the replys, they were very helpful.