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1982 750 SECA won’t shift into first gear, maybe clutch slip?

Discussion in 'XJ DIY How-To Instructions' started by Jimihendrixxx, Jul 8, 2019.

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    95A013D0-1B28-43CB-967A-F3B970018314.jpeg 2F4C05B2-C47A-441F-AF50-EB1AB478BEC1.jpeg Whatsup guys. Having some trouble with my SECA, bike starts up and runs but when I try to shift it into first gear, nothing happens. RPM is unaffected and the clutch seems to be disengaged. What’s going on??? I try shifting into second, third, etc. Nothing. Would appreciate suggestions!
     
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    Ya, or that.
    Hopefully not that.
     
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    That bike originally had the factory luggage...………..
     
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    shouldn't the small lever be more parallel to the foot lever? but that won't stop second and third
    did it ever work or did it just stop working
     
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    Yup, I haven’t screwed them back on yet but the luggage boxes are sweet.
     
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    It worked for about 3 miles. When I started riding up a hill, I began to lose the ability to accelerate, and when I pulled over the bike wouldn’t shift anymore. Now I can start it up and shift into first but there is no power
     
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    Well that's a huge clue.
    So when you're in first the engine RPMs increase but the motorcycle does not speed up?
    You need a new clutch. Frictionplates at the least, but with it slipping that badly you might need the steels too.

    This thread covers the procedure. The differences for the 750 are mentioned, but read carefully.
    CLUTCHES 101-Part 1: the 400/550/600s with pics
     
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    Got it. I will order the parts today. Thanks man!
     
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