xj1100 transmission not working.

[Kevin W]

T.C.,
I didn't read that tech tip. I need to spend a little more time in the tech tips. It looks like it can help me when I get to the clutch probably next week.( Weekend pretty full already)
I did put the bike on the center stand, but never tried starting it to see if the wheel turned. That's a good idea though LOL
I'm not sure if I spun the basket or not, but I do remember having a little trouble initially getting it on until I centered the washer over the thrust washer. (As shown in the tip)
I'll let you know what I find out. First place I'm looking is at the ball bearings on the other side of the clutch lever.
KW

[Kevin W]

HI Guys,
I got a chance to take the clutch side off. I don't see anything abnormal. Ball bearings were intact. What's the next thing I should do? I can't turn the clutch basket at all. Even in neutral if this means anything.
Thanks
KW

[Kevin W]

Me again
I'm just trying to give as much info as I can as I try other things mentioned earlier. I went back to the garage and took the bike off the center stand and shifted into 5th and the clutch basket is turning. Hopefully a good sign.
I was thinking back to what John asked about the shift forks being discombobulated. Would I even be able to get the forks in if they were put in wrong? (I honestly don't know)
After I got the tranny back in, I spun the back tire around and the forks looked like they were riding in between the gears just like they should.
Anyway appreciate the help again.
KW

[Kevin W]

I might have found something. It looks like the front of my clutch basket was rubbing on the inside of the side cover. There are some pictures under "feature testing". For some reason I can't get a color picture after I resize.
Anyway, The 51lb torque nut was not very tight leading me to believe I didn't have the clutch in all the way. Is there some way to tell for sure?
TIA
KW

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Kevin,

You'll probably want to pull it back OFF first, and inspect the oil pump idler gear to make sure it hasn't gotten bent or damaged. Another member posted about fracturing his because he didn't have it aligned properly!

When you put it back on, you should be able to spin the basket in NEUTRAL to ensure the gears are meshed properly. Then you can put it back into gear to be able to wedge it so you can torque the basket nut adequately!
T.C.

[Kevin W]

T.C.
I guess I did something wrong in the transmission. In neutral I cannot spin the clutch basket. I put the bike in 5th gear and when I roll around the garage the clutch is spinning. I measured how far the basket stuck out and how deep the side cover is, and I have about 1/16 inch play! I think this is probably right.
Anyway I think I learned a few things about the clutch, but not sure how it relates to the transmission. Back to the tech tips.
Thanks for the help.
KW

[trbig]

Kevin,

I'm wondering if you may have something in a bind. It usually takes a bit of wiggling and jiggling to get the basket back on correctly and seated deep enough. When it's seated correctly, the back of the basket will ALMOST touch the primary gear nut shown here...




And the splines inside the basket should fit flush with end of the splines on the clutch shaft on the outside face where you put on the washer... unless you installed an extra steel plate. Then the basket will protrude out on the shaft the distance that the plate is thick.

[Kevin W]

I've got 1/8 inch there.