Thedartfuldodger Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 So I have a 1997 JTX 270 which runs and rides an absolute dream...or did... I was out on it Saturday riding with no issues. Rode it to a stop and (I believe) put it in neutral. After a quick break I go to start it again and attempt to click it in to gear....no click. Gear not engaged. Shifter returns to normal position. Tried shifting up, again no click, shifter returns to normal position. With bike off, I use my hand and push the shifter. It moves full travel with no clicking in to gear. Almost as if there are no gears. I have an event on in 6 days time so any help ASAP would be ideal! I'm under the impression it could be an issue with the top hat assy. Can I access thus through the clutch cover (I believe not) so assume it will require engine out case split. Better if I can do it in the frame. Any advice much appreciated! Cheers, Edward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Probably broke the rivot to the shift shaft. Can also just be the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedartfuldodger Posted May 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 8 hours ago, lineaway said: Probably broke the rivot to the shift shaft. Can also just be the spring. Is that an easy fix or do I need to split the engine casing for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Just the right side case and clutch to get at the shift shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 If you flip the bike upside down and it shifts it is most likely a broken spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedartfuldodger Posted May 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2022 It would appear the shifter managed to work itself loose. Removed the clutch pack and heated the shifter arm to refit. Mildly deformed pivot to ensure it doesn't pop off whilst I source a new assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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