Bike not shifting

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Bike not shifting

23 May 2022 04:12
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On my 1982 kz440 I pulled off the highway in neutral, went to shift into first and the bike would click into gear but would not move at all. What could be my issue? 

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Re: Bike not shifting

23 May 2022 06:35
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It seems like the clutch is engaging and disengaging fine, and the shifter clicks up and down through the gears, neutral light shuts off, but it will roll in any gear without the clutch engaged. I'm so confused. It sounds like something is broke inside the engine when I roll it too. I will take it apart after work and post some pictures. How hard is it to replace the entire transmission? 

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Re: Bike not shifting

23 May 2022 06:57
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Check the sprocket on the output shaft.

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Re: Bike not shifting

23 May 2022 06:58
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Did the countershaft sprocket come loose?
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Re: Bike not shifting

23 May 2022 07:28
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I have no idea, Im at work til 5 and won't be able to look at anything til after that. It's a belt driven bike as well if that changes anything. 

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Re: Bike not shifting

23 May 2022 13:59
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Lots of possiblities.
Maybe the belt has stripped some teeth .
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Re: Bike not shifting

24 May 2022 10:02
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I would look at your drive system first.  Is the belt tight enough?  Is it in good condition?
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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