1st And 2nd Gear Problems

[mkirby24]

Took the the bike out for a ride on the intersate for about 13 miles, when i got to the off ramp it would not go into first gear only down to netural and then it would grind a little going into 2nd, but all other gears are fine. I was told it might be a bent shift fork? Any ideas? Thanks.

 

[CaptainKyle]

Took the the bike out for a ride on the intersate for about 13 miles, when i got to the off ramp it would not go into first gear only down to netural and then it would grind a little going into 2nd, but all other gears are fine. I was told it might be a bent shift fork? Any ideas? Thanks.

Shift segment could be going bad. Check the easy things first.

 

[mkirby24]

Always a great idea. thanks ill look at that first. Im new to the Vmax so i dont know a whole lot beside basic mechanics.

 

[one2dmax]

It's under the clutch basket and accessible without engine removal.

Sean

 

[mkirby24]

The bike shop near me said it was going to be 2000$ to replace the shift forks....hah yeah right ill pull the motor myself and do it, but ill start with the easy things first. i rebuild T5 transmissions and Dogbox transmissions on the side so hopefully i dont have to tear her apart

 

[scuff]

here is what it looks like, it's the center round thingy at the bottom of the pic you have to remove the clutch basket to get to it, I replaced mine to a 99 or newer style so yours will look a little different.

 

[mkirby24]

Is it Fun to replace?

 

[scuff]

to be honest BeeKeeper helped me with mine and I hate to admit but i rode my bike to his house and forgot my gaskets had to ride his bike back to mine and by the time i got back he had it done!!!!!! LOL he's a great friend, just remember how it comes apart and put it back together the same way wouldn't think it would take more than an hour or two from start to finish

 

[one2dmax]

about $70 worth of parts (I have them on hand) and a couple of hours labor (mostly to clean up the old gasket surfaces).

Sean

 

[mkirby24]

okay cool thanks guys! what parts would i need?

 

[sdt354]

4NK-18185-00-00 SEGMENT Qty: 1
93604-12037-00 PIN, DOWEL Qty: 5
93604-16092-00 PIN, DOWEL Qty: 1
And gasket of course.

 

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