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My previous project is on hold as I now have real problems. I broke the shifter shaft spring on the way home yesterday. I was able to get it home, but it is parked now until I get it fixed. I found the below instructions from the forum, and just wanted to validate them again before I start. I know a complete teardown is preferred, but I think I am going to try this to get it back on the road quick. As far as needed parts I am seeing the tranny top and side cover gasket, circlip and seal for the shift rod lever, and of course the shifter shaft spring. Also by doing it this way does the entire shift lever come out? If so think I will replace it with the Baker one.
From Spanners39:
Leave the primary side of the bike alone completely except for remove the shift lever from the splines and flicking the circlip off the shaft (you will need a new circlip and preferably the seal too.
Pull the top off the tranny and remove the shifter assembly.
Remove the clutch mechanism cover and the trap door assembly (Use a puller or hide Mallet and replace the bearings before reassembly)
You can now wiggle the countershaft out of the way just enough to remove the shifter shaft assembly and get a magnet in there to remove any missing pieces.
Reassemble in reverse order but fit the seal and circlip before replacing the countershaft.
Its a fiddle but will save you 3-4 hours and a shitload of cash.
I stopped by the dealer yesterday and got everything except the spring, it had to be ordered. I ordered part 74 on the below picture, but now I see 69 is also a spring. Which one returns the shifter to center? Also, if anyone has done this, is the Baker shift lever that much of an improvement?
I stopped by the dealer yesterday and got everything except the spring, it had to be ordered. I ordered part 74 on the below picture, but now I see 69 is also a spring. Which one returns the shifter to center? Also, if anyone has done this, is the Baker shift lever that much of an improvement?
Item 74 is the return spring- the other spring holds the arm (73) down onto the shifter drum pegs.
I did change mine to a baker unit- it uses a slightly different style spring that is supposed to last longer.
It hasnt broke yet- so.....?
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Broken Shifter Shaft Spring
