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Shifting Prob.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by DarthMactis, May 21, 2007.

  1. DarthMactis

    DarthMactis Member

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    my 83 xj750 seca has a shifting prob. when i go from second to third and up most of the time it just acts like its in nutral and some time it catches. anyone have any idea what it could be?
     
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    also the clutch lever is really really hard to pull. its not the cable i check that cant find anything else that it could be.
     
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    My Maxim has had something like that happen. Ill be in a gear and I'll lay on the gas to pick up speed and it kinda acks/feels/sounds like the tranny is slippin....Is it normal? I doubt it but ya never know with a bike that is 25 years old.

    Good topic dude, I can relate.

    Derek
     
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    So your revs increase but your speed does not increase. It's not normal for the clutch to slip (it's not a auto!).

    Check:
    Oil change.
    Clutch correctly adjusted, not binding and the lever/cable pivots are free and (on the hand leaver) greased..
    Then:
    Clutch plates and springs, the clutch shaft bearings are not binding.
    Clutch plates and springs are easy to check, if on the sidestand oil does not need to be drained , a new clutch cover gasket made, plates checked for spec and signs of wear, just remember to use a torque wrench on reassembily of the clutch.
     
    KiwiXJ750D, May 23, 2007
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