1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Notchy shifting

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Captainkirk, Nov 25, 2006.

  1. Captainkirk

    Captainkirk Member

    Messages:
    737
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Northeast Illinois
    My last ride revealed a troubling new symptom; "notchy" shifting. It took more travel than usual to shift gears, and I managed to miss 4th and 5th more than once (not a false neutral, rather, the gears didn't change). I have a little excess play in the sifter splines which I intent to address over the winter, but I'm a little concerned as the usual snick-snick is no longer there. Could this be a symptom of a clutch needing adjustment, or is my shifter drum worn out? My clutch arm return spring is broken, so I imagine that doesn't help matters. ('81 XJ550 Seca)
     
    Captainkirk, Nov 25, 2006
    #1
  2. Robert

    Robert Active Member

    Messages:
    7,479
    Likes Received:
    9
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Ventura CA
    I'm inclined to say your spring should be replaced before you assume anything else. Simple (and cheap, $20) things first.
     
    Robert, Nov 30, 2006
    #2
  3. Danilo

    Danilo Member

    Messages:
    469
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Vancouver canada
    Splines issue can be easily dealt with by widening the slot in the clamp on selector lever so it can compress further thereby tightening up on the splines.. takes mebe 20 mins work in total.
     
    Danilo, Dec 1, 2006
    #3

Share This Page