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xj750x second gear "bouncing off" at high RPM

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by tedre191, Sep 7, 2016.

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  1. tedre191

    tedre191 New Member

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    Hi guys,

    Lately, I noticed that shifting in second gear on my xj750x 85 was harder at high RPMs.
    In fact, when shifting at high RPMs to second gear, it feels like the gear wants to "bounce" back to neutral.

    It will still go in second gear if I apply enough force when shifting but it doesn't feel "right".

    Any thoughts on what could be going on ? Maybe the clutch can't match the spinning gears at high rpms ?

    Thanks !
     
    tedre191, Sep 7, 2016
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  2. MiGhost

    MiGhost Well-Known Member

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    First guess. Worn or broken springs on the shifter. External
    Second guess. Worn or damaged shift forks or gear dogs. Internal

    ~Ghost
     
    MiGhost, Sep 7, 2016
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  3. DrewUth

    DrewUth Active Member

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    It is certainly possible that your clutch is not fully disengaging. Is the cable adjusted properly? How much free play is present at the lever/perch?
     
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