When i shift down it will go into gear but then the shifter will stay in the down position its not tight it just feels sloppy and loose....Like if i shift down to 3rd it will go into gear but the the shifter will stay down and in order to shift down yet again to 2nd i will first have to pull up on the shifter then push down to get into second.....but shifting up seems to be OK please help ...... i have 2 weeks to order parts then go pest bear hunting far up north hunting i dont want to be the "bitch" on the back of someones bike
87 kdx200 sloppy shifter
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dirt bike dave
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My guess is you have a problem with the shift shaft return spring, like it has popped out of place.
The shift shaft extends all the way through the motor to the right side. The return spring is under the right side cover. To get to it, you need to drain the transmission oil, and pull the right side cover.
If you don't have a shop manual, go to www.buykawasaki.com and search for a parts diagram for your bike, so you can see where all the parts go.
The shift shaft extends all the way through the motor to the right side. The return spring is under the right side cover. To get to it, you need to drain the transmission oil, and pull the right side cover.
If you don't have a shop manual, go to www.buykawasaki.com and search for a parts diagram for your bike, so you can see where all the parts go.
dirt bike dave
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On my '84, the return spring kept popping out of place until I put some washers underneath it. I put the washers between the center case and the return spring, pushing the spring closer to the side cover.
Without the washers, the spring would slide toward the center case, and spin on the shaft. When the spring spins, the shift shaft does not return.
Attached is an image for the parts diagrams for your bike from www.buykawasaki.com If the spring at the right is broken or spinning on the shaft when the side cover is in place, that is most likely your problem.
Without the washers, the spring would slide toward the center case, and spin on the shaft. When the spring spins, the shift shaft does not return.
Attached is an image for the parts diagrams for your bike from www.buykawasaki.com If the spring at the right is broken or spinning on the shaft when the side cover is in place, that is most likely your problem.
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dirt bike dave
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Joe makes a good point - it could be the splines worn on the shift lever or the shift shaft.
Replacing the shift shaft would be a big hassle, but there would be other ways to improve the fit by sharpening the splines, replacing the shifter, or getting the old shifter to clamp tighter.
Replacing the shift shaft would be a big hassle, but there would be other ways to improve the fit by sharpening the splines, replacing the shifter, or getting the old shifter to clamp tighter.