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Hi all, I've got a problem with my gear change its very stiff in operation, when changing down the box the lever is not returning to its normal position, so I'm having to lift the lever a little to select the next gear. The bike is a 750 with a mk3 left hand gear change, any advice welcome, thanks.

ATB John.

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Sounds like it is time to remove the outer cover.

Could be a couple of problems: broken return spring or bad hairpin spring.

Mike

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Oil anything that moves, sometimes friction can overcome the strength of the return spring so the ratchet can't operate far enough.

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Thanks for the replies guys, I've had another look at it, and I'm sure I've found the problem, the oil seal in the inner clutch cover was running dry, so I gave it a squirt with some GT85 along the shaft and it's free again, good advise to oil anything that's moves, thanks.

ATB John.

 



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