First Gear Problems

[uaefiddler]

I have a 1982 XJ1100 Maxim - shifts smooth in all the gears - but has a problem in first. 1st seems to engage fine - but after slight acceleration - clashes and skips - though it seems to still be in first when stopped. I can start out in 2nd - accerate fine and all the rest of the gears are smooth and no skipage! I was wondering if this a a shaft drive problem (I dissassembled and the splines look fine), transmission problem - or final wormgear on the rear-end? Anyone had a similar situation? Lots of miles on the bike - always dependable - but missing 1st?

Appreciate any suggestions!

[mitch]

1st gear

GO to the search mode (top right on screen) type in 1st gear skipping or something similar and you will find lots of info . YOUR trouble is a fairly eazy fix but it is in the transmission regards Mitch

[uaefiddler]

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