Tranny dropping out of 2nd

[jonr]

Does anyone have an inclination why my 78 GS750 might be dropping out of second (and into third) when I decelerate at high RPMs? I know the clutch and springs are good because I replaced that last year thinking that would help.

Really the only time it happens is when I'm doing 7-9K on the tach and letting off the gas completely. Might it be the gears or the forks? Any suggestions are always appreciated.

Thanks-
Jon

[SqDancerLynn1]

It's probably the gears

[gsBert]

mine shifts back to neutral from second when i accelerate hard.
i can prevent it by using the clutch to shift. i tend to shift clutchless and somehow second wont engage right...
if youre clutching it you might want to try it without the clutch...

[80gs1000e]

I don't know but this is a technical forum....and a family website. All freaky off topic posts should be in "off topic."

[jonr]

Domino,

That's not the kind of tranny I use. Always got your mind in the gutter!



GSBert,

I'm not trying to shift. It's shifting "without my permission". This was driving me crazy when I was on the dragon at the E/SE rally. I would wrap up in second pretty high on the straighter parts and decelerate before I got into the turn. Nothing sucks more than your bike upshifting on its own while you are executing a difficult turn. Scared the crap out of me a few times...8O

-j

[Hoomgar]

Bent shift forks can make it not seat into gear the whole way when you shift Jon. That or worn out dogs on the gears.

[jimcor]

Nothing sucks more than your bike upshifting on its own while you are executing a difficult turn. Scared the crap out of me a few times...8O

-j

OK. Find out what's causing it and then teach the other gears to do it too. Forget roadracing and think dragracing!
Scotty would pay big bucks for a Buell gear box that did this!

[RacingJake]

I don't know but this is a technical forum....and a family website. All freaky off topic posts should be in "off topic."

Hey who said you could post a pic of my Mother In Law