Transmission help! Stuck in gear. Shifter fork?

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08 Nov 2008 05:25 #246247 by kz_canis

Transmission help! Stuck in gear. Shifter fork? was created by kz_canis

I have a 77 KZ650B engine on a modified 78 KZ650D1 frame.

Last year, yes is has been down that long, I was on the highway in heavy traffic. A lot of shifting because of stop and go. Got stuck in 3rd and would not come out. Then, after pulling the engine and tilting it back on the ass end, it changes through the gears. Lay it flat on the pan and it will not change gears again.

Suggestions before I crack the case. Thanks in advance.

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08 Nov 2008 11:01 #246315 by kz_canis

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Nevermind. Under the gear shifter assem cover I have a broken spring on the lobster claws that are supposed to be pressured against the shift drum.

Kawasaki part number 92083-018 fits models 1978-2005

www.bikebandit.com/assets/schematics/Kaw.../1978KZ650US_C-4.gif

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08 Nov 2008 11:11 #246320 by PLUMMEN

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that was gonna be my suggestion!

Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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08 Nov 2008 12:17 #246332 by kz_canis

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cant believe my engine is out of the frame head off and dry.......damnit

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08 Nov 2008 16:16 #246369 by Locozuna

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Well not too bad. But why the year wait? I'd have been climbing the walls.

KZ900LTD, KZ750LTD, KZ650, 72'Triumph Trident
"Over the Mountains
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,"
The shade replied
"If you seek for Eldorado!"

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08 Nov 2008 17:57 #246388 by Old Man Rock

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"I have a broken spring on the lobster claws "
Ouch.... :pinch:

That's like a $6 spring or somewhere near that and your bike was down a year! :whistle:

Unfortunate as it may be, at least you have it figured out now. Since the motor is out, any other motor work you want to get done, now's the time.

OMR

1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az

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08 Nov 2008 21:47 #246407 by timebomb33

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you must have said dohhh!!!! alot after finding that one did you ask any body about it before.

1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE

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08 Nov 2008 21:52 #246412 by PLUMMEN

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that is one of the few places where you need to run a gasket for clearance issues,dont ask how i learned that 20 years ago!:laugh:

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08 Nov 2008 21:54 #246414 by timebomb33

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a whole year that sucks all over a 6 dollar part,not that we will ever mention it again or rub it in.

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09 Nov 2008 04:43 #246429 by Old Man Rock

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"not that we will ever mention it again or rub it in."

Oh sure, right... How many times did I hear you guys bust my balls over/when I snapped a whole in my engine case... :pinch: :whistle: :laugh:

Yeah, that wasn't one of my finest moments...:dry:

Canis, you'll be a extremely lucky SOB if you don't hear about this again from one of these demented and devious whack-o's! :laugh:

That's why I love you guys.... :blink:

OMR

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09 Nov 2008 08:17 #246451 by PLUMMEN

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absolutely,after Rock drops another set of cases youll never hear another word about your shifter linkage!

but untill then!:S :woohoo:

Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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09 Nov 2008 08:27 - 09 Nov 2008 08:29 #246453 by PLUMMEN

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i believe this is the kz550 version:laugh:

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