HELP! Locator pins or dowels fall out of the case...

[squevill]

Hi,

When opening the left hand side of the case to check on the shift lever, two small dowels or pins fell out. They are about 3/4in long and 1/8 in in diameter.

I assume they come from the engine or transmission. Does anyone know where they go? I assume it's not safe to run then engine without them.

The second skips really badly and it won't go higher than 3rd-gear, maybe it's all related?

Thanks in advance for the help.

[motoman]

Those are the shift pawl pins. They obviously fell out. They go under the shift pawl, which has a star like washer with ears on it to hold pins in. Without them it won't shift and stay in whatever gear its in, either second or third or fourth.

[bikerphil]

two small dowels or pins fell out.
The second skips really badly and it won't go higher than 3rd-gear

Yep, the second gear skipping will put excessive stress on the shift drum and the pins/washer, it will just happen again until the second gear problem is repaired.

[motoman]

Very true Phill. Thanks for your follow up with that issue.