1977 GS750 shifter stuck

[Guest]

I recently replaced my clutch springs on my 1977 GS750 now the shifter seems to be stuck. I think it's in 1st or 2nd gear. Shifted fine before. I tried rocking the bike back and forth and running it for a while letting the oil heat up but it still wont budge.

[fastbysuzuki]

Looks like you may have the clutch release mechanism back incorrectly see https://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gs750-1...l#.XYZex9HTWhA

Have a look at the manual for the correct setup http://zeus.mtsac.edu/~cliff/storage...arly8valve.pdf

Failing that what springs did you fit Oem or heavy duty if heavy duty they may have caused the clutch cable to stretch. Whatever try adjusting the cable.

[tom203]

When you had clutch cover off, the shifter shaft likely fell out of proper engagement...image.jpg

[bwringer]

Another thing I've seen is that a thinner aftermarket clutch cover gasket can cause the clutch cover to bind against the end of the shift shaft.

There's a little nubbin on the inside of the clutch cover that is supposed to keep the shifter shaft from sliding to the right. It's supposed to have a bit of clearance. The OEM gasket is fairly thick, but some cheapo aftermarket gaskets are thinner. You can install a correct gasket, or if you're in a big hurry because you need the bike to escape the zombies or something, grind down the nubbin a little.