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  • mschor
    Truly XSive
    • Jan 2017
    • 183
    • West Palm Beach, FL.

    #1

    Just lost 5th gear

    Slipped into a neutral spot when shifting up then it dropped into gear, then no 5th after that. Also having trouble with lower gears a little bit, all happened on trip to the store this morning. Haven't taken it apart yet, but thinking it's probably the star plate, any other thoughts if not? Just when it was running so good too!
    81 Special
  • Radioguylogs
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Nov 2012
    • 1933
    • Presque Isle, MI

    #2
    Is the shift lever springing back to to the detent position consistently?

    Might be as simple as the spring on the shift shaft.
    -Mike
    _________
    '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
    '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
    '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
    '79 XS750SF 17k miles
    '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
    '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
    '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

    Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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    • mschor
      Truly XSive
      • Jan 2017
      • 183
      • West Palm Beach, FL.

      #3
      It's that star washer that holds the pins, that's out of production. 1 prong alll bent up, fortunately the pin was sitting right there in the bottom of the case. Seems I got a little excited with it running so well. I guess I'll see if Andreas has one around unless anyone chimes in soon.
      Got a new little Spitfire windshield recently, really like it, with a fullface it's the perfect combo for wind
      81 Special

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      • MaximPhil
        XS-XJ Super Guru
        • May 2004
        • 4119
        • Mississauga, ON CANADA

        #4
        Originally posted by mschor
        It's that star washer that holds the pins, that's out of production. 1 prong alll bent up, fortunately the pin was sitting right there in the bottom of the case. Seems I got a little excited with it running so well. I guess I'll see if Andreas has one around unless anyone chimes in soon.
        Got a new little Spitfire windshield recently, really like it, with a fullface it's the perfect combo for wind
        mschor if the search function still works on this site. I am sure someone posted about fabricating a replacement for the star washer. did not seem difficult from my hazy recollection.

        Phil
        1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
        1983 XJ 650 Maxim
        2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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        • bikerphil
          Master of XSology
          • Jan 2008
          • 8629
          • South Flori-DUH

          #5
          Mike, I'll take a look around here, I may have one in usable condition.
          2H7 (79) owned since '89
          3H3 owned since '06

          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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          • bikerphil
            Master of XSology
            • Jan 2008
            • 8629
            • South Flori-DUH

            #6
            Mike, I have a good clip you can have over here if you didn't already find something.
            2H7 (79) owned since '89
            3H3 owned since '06

            "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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