stuck in 1st gear

[bpstewart3]

hi guys i have a 1993 xj600 s diversion at the mo seems to be stuck in 1st gear please help

[bpstewart3]

finally got it out of 1st but is sticking in other gears now sometimes changing sometimes sticking does any1 have any ideas how to solve this please

[charlietbird]

I think I would check the clutch operation first.

Charlie

[bpstewart3]

thanks clutch seems to be fine just sometimes when changing gear its not engageing and disengageing properly

[CD]

It's probably the release bearing stopping the clutch opening. They don't get much lubrication. While cover is off check the operating shaft bearing. Seals fail and let water in.
Replace with new parts and grease with high temperture stuff.

[bpstewart3]

thanks will give that a try

[flaskman1]

Yep mines in the garage, not my garage with a totally shot thrust bearing.it had similar symptoms

[CD]

A thrust washer on both sides of the needle bearing allows a chewed clutch cover to be used. Use high temperature grease.

[max900]

does the 600 have a spring on the end of the gear selector lever mine snapped on the 900 and stopped me changing gears

[sledgegreen]

I had a problem changing gears on my 600 divvy many years ago. I rang my usual dealer and spoke to one of the mechanics there, who told me that the symptoms sounded as though the return spring was broken. He said that the spring was located just behind one of the crank case covers, so if I could get the bike to them he would take of the cover in the car park to confirm the diagnosis.

My symptoms sound different to yours though - I could select first whilst riding, but could not then change to any other gear. The problem was that the lever was not returning to the neutral position after changing - off the bike, I had no difficulty selecting all gears by hand. I just had to move the lever back to the mid-position between changes.

Perhaps your spring has got a bit tired, but not actually broken. Have you tried pushing it back to the mid position when you have difficulty changing? If that works, then I think that there is a good chance that a new spring will solve your problem.

[neilmud Lord Protector]

Aug 13, 2011 10:55:53 GMT bpstewart3 said:

hi guys i have a 1993 xj600 s diversion at the mo seems to be stuck in 1st gear please help

Stuck in 2011 hope its sorted now

Neil