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Hi Guys
I've been building my GS1100 for the past year, finally got it on the road today for the first ride ever.
Was amazing to finally ride her since I brought her home in sick condition.

Before I pulled the engine out many months ago, I could click through the geras (i know this because I was testing the cables that light up the gear position indicator with my multimeter and went through all the gears).

I've replaced the clutch on her and it works fine, but I can only go from neutral to first, I cant click into second....I can go from neutral to first back to neutral very easily.

I remember when I was replacing the clutch basket, the gear lever has a certain spot it sits in, is it possible i didn't put it back properly?

If anyone could shed some ideas on where to start looking, that would be great.
Cheers.


My build here :

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?p=1434541
 
If you did not split the cases, that lever is where I would start looking intently.
 
Thanks, Number 27 in the pic. Is it possible I put it in wrong..it can only go in one way..hmm...or is there a way to put it in wrong.

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I'd look to ensure your lever is installed back in the correct position and then everything is adjusted correctly first.
 
ok will drain the oil and pop the cover off tomorrow (its 1.30 am here!) and have a look to see what could be wrong.
Hope its a quick fix :(
 
oohsam said:
ok will drain the oil and pop the cover off tomorrow (its 1.30 am here!) and have a look to see what could be wrong.
Hope its a quick fix :(
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If you leave the bike on the side stand, you do not need to drain the oil to pull the clutch cover. :D

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cowboyup3371 said:
I'd look to ensure your lever is installed back in the correct position and then everything is adjusted correctly first.
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I would agree if he had a remote mounted shifter located to the rear of the shifter shaft with an extension connecting it. But that shifter bolts directly to the shaft and you basically place it where it is comfortable for your footwear and riding style (some like it a bit further down, I tend to like mine just a tad higher because my riding boots are thick).
 
R u sure? How the heck does that work. Does the oil not come up iver the sump?
 
Steve said:
If you leave the bike on the side stand, you do not need to drain the oil to pull the clutch cover. :D

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I hate it when you beat me to the punch. NOT. Excellent response, you sound like you have been here before. :-k
oosham, the oil flows to the left side of the bike. If you don't believe him, place it on the side stand and look in the oil level window. It will be clear.
 
koolaid_kid said:
I would agree if he had a remote mounted shifter located to the rear of the shifter shaft with an extension connecting it. But that shifter bolts directly to the shaft and you basically place it where it is comfortable for your footwear and riding style (some like it a bit further down, I tend to like mine just a tad higher because my riding boots are thick).
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Thanks Kid. I was thinking how mine is set up where the lever is on the left side of the bike on that shaft there. I know I've seen pictures of others where it goes into the clutch cover but didn't know how that translated to the shift lever itself. I wish I could just adjust mine to whereever but it does work where it is.
 
Fixed and fixed.
I ended up draining the oil (seemed safer! hehe)

Number 27 was not lined up with the cog properly. I had to pull it out of the way, click the cog up with a screw driver and then lock it in.
Clicks through all gears.
Ahhh yeah, took her out for a decent ride today for teh first time ever (1 year of building)..

thanks peepsl
 
Sweet. Ain't it great when a plan works out?
Now ride that son of a gun. ;)
 
Hi,

I love happy endings! I'm a fan of Astro Boy too! He's been a hero of mine since 1966.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
haha! Thanks guys,

Yes Astro boy is a big part of my life. I collect alot of astro boy stuff. I actually have a signed big chrome statue of Astroboy (signed by Tezuka). Worth a bit now since he has passed away.
 
Steve said:
If you leave the bike on the side stand, you do not need to drain the oil to pull the clutch cover. :D
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oohsam said:
R u sure? How the heck does that work. Does the oil not come up iver the sump?
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I just looked back over this and realized that you are "down under".

Since your side stands are on the other side, it might not be a good idea. :eek:
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oohsam said:
Fixed and fixed.
I ended up draining the oil (seemed safer! hehe)
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Wuss. :p

If your side stand was on the proper side, like the rest of the world, it would not have been a problem. :D

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hahahah! screw you steve!

R u sure the side stand on bikes is on the right foot side?
That just doesnt sound right...Infact, I think its right on my bike (on the left foot) because it leans away from the clutch basket...so it should have still worked. Im just a wuss, plus, I've spilled oil on my garage floor once, and i tell you, my ass is still sore!
 
Whichever side your stand is on your bike will fall over - everyone knows you guys are upside down and have to wear suction pads on your feet to stop falling off the planet.

Steve was teasing. All the stands are on the LH side (the same side that everyone should be riding / driving on....but that's another fight).:D
 
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