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1st gear jumping?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by haro3483, Aug 22, 2011.

  1. haro3483

    haro3483 New Member

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    1982 yamaha xj 1100, First gear jumps alot when i try to use it, are these bikes known for such problems? and where should i start trouble shooting? Thanks guys
     
    haro3483, Aug 22, 2011
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    You mean it jumps OUT of gear; or that the engine revs up with no corresponding increase in speed?
     
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    It seems like its jaming up, cant give it gas otherwise it wants to bind up, every other gear works great tho
     
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    First gear is usually bouncy in any vehicle if that's what you mean. As far as it jamming, which I'm having trouble understanding, I would think would be maybe a bent shift fork or damaged gear teeth. Any metal shards or even chips on your drain plug?
     
    RudieDelRude, Aug 23, 2011
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