Darmah Gear Selectors

[jc]

Riding home recently left me stuck in top gear only.
I stripped the clutch side down, hoping it was just the external selectors.
Using a screwdriver in the selector drum and rotating the wheel all gears select.
The drum has 4 pins in it and a 5th hole.
The cover washer/plate has a 1/2 a pin brazed into it.
It looks a bit dodgy
I reassembled it all to test and it now seems to work....I hate that.
I suppose while I am 'down this far" I should replace the springs.
Any advice appreciated.

[gavin]

i would replace the springs while its apart as i have had them break on 2 occasions.no fun riding 200k`s in 3rd

[abmartin]

I'm not sure what springs you mean but usually its the gear selector return spring that causes these problems. They go weak after a surprisingly short time.

Replace the spring and everything should be fine. Even if its not the problem it needs replacing anyway since you're in there. After replacing it carefully centre the gear selector mechanism otherwise you'll have endless difficulties changing gear.

Bruce

[jc]

Thanks guys for your input.
I took photos as I pulled everything apart.
There was no circlip on the main selector.......?
I have done about 2000km since the motor was semi rebuilt ( bottom end) and have only noticed false neutrals lately.
I'll have to make up a shopping list and send it to Steve.

[nottonight68]

read my thread on 'sloppy gear change' if you rule that out-move on

[jc]

Got the selectors sorted, missing circlip and shim on selector shaft can't have helped.
first run out today, all ok but clutch slipping a bit.
cheers
John