Author Topic: None returning gear lever issue  (Read 1134 times)

Offline Gary400/4

  • Newbie
  • Posts: 14
    • View Profile
None returning gear lever issue
« on: May 12, 2022, 10:23:12 PM »
I am having an issue with my gear lever sticking in the up position meaning I cannot change gear. If I release the clutch cover Allen bolts a tad. The spring return allows my gear lever to return to usability again. I am wondering how much clearance there is by the clutch cover to a point of contact within impacting upon my gear changing mechanism. I have just changed my clutch thrust washer, given my old was very worn. Thinking that allowed my clutch drum to come in to far. Could it be the clutch cover gasket thickness. I have made my own using Flexoid gasket paper, it is quite thin? Any ideas most welcome. I had to forgo the recent NABD rally because I couldn't change gear out of 2nd.

Offline Johnwebley

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3204
    • View Profile
Re: None returning gear lever issue
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2022, 10:31:46 PM »
It sounds like the gear change shaft may be bent,

If it works with the outer cover off,

,the internal mechanisms seems okay,

I don't know about heating and bending to straighten,

But it doesn't seem impossible

Sent from my SM-A750FN using Tapatalk

lifelong motorcycle rider,and fan

Offline Bryanj

  • Grogu
  • *
  • Posts: 10692
    • View Profile
Re: None returning gear lever issue
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2022, 11:06:56 PM »
The gasket may well be too thin, Honda factor in the gasket thickness as clearance

Offline Gary400/4

  • Newbie
  • Posts: 14
    • View Profile
Re: None returning gear lever issue
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2022, 10:37:34 AM »
Many thanks my gear lever is now selecting again and the return spring is returning the lever to the middle. It was because I used a too thin clutch cover gasket. A DIY one I made out of gasket paper. Let this be a lesson to anyone else who makes thier own gaskets. Just make sure the gasket thickness is similar to the original.

Offline Bryanj

  • Grogu
  • *
  • Posts: 10692
    • View Profile
Re: None returning gear lever issue
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2022, 12:27:49 PM »
Should have used Frosties!

Offline Oddjob

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 4296
    • View Profile
Re: None returning gear lever issue
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2022, 01:12:39 PM »
Should have used Frosties!

Yeah THEY'RE GREAT!!!!!!!
Kids in a the back seat cause accidents.
Accidents in the back seat cause kids.

Offline Athame57

  • SOHC Master
  • Posts: 1122
    • View Profile
    • SeaWitch Artist
Re: None returning gear lever issue
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2022, 03:34:01 PM »
I prefer the tiger in my tank!  ;D
I brake for animals!
1978 CB400F2

 

SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal