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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: sabandit on September 05, 2005, 11:05:37 AM

Title: Gear selector return spring
Post by: sabandit on September 05, 2005, 11:05:37 AM

Hi

First time question.
I've replace the sprocket and chain on my b4 and somehow the return spring on the gear selector shaft has "sprung" off its setting.
Without dismantling the gearbox , is there any way of re setting the spring to it's original postion :sad:

Maybe next time I will not have a beer while attempting this seemingly "easy" maintenance procedure.

HELP!!!

Title: Gear selector return spring
Post by: gsxr400 racer on September 05, 2005, 05:16:26 PM

No you are missing a E clip that goes on the shifter shaft by the seal or behind the seal this is why it backed off im sure ! Youll need to take the clutch cover off and fix this and get a new gasket! :beers:

Title: Gear selector return spring
Post by: sabandit on September 06, 2005, 02:50:30 AM

HI

Thanks for the reply. I had anaother look at it last night and your comment confirms that I will have to remove the clutch assembly.

Thanks for the feedback

 :bigok:

Title: Fixed it
Post by: sabandit on September 13, 2005, 01:21:26 PM

Hi

Just a quick update on the problem I had.

I managed ( after trying  :motorsmile: for about 30mins) to get the spring seated and returned in the correct position with a bit of patience and a long nose plier.

Took her for a shakedown run on the weekend and managed to blitz my buddy(RVF400) to about 100km/h.

Ran the b4 off the clock( speedo shows to 180Km/h) and then got passed by the RVF...aarrghh. Will have to do something about that.

I also "picked" up a bikini type fairing and altered it to fit to see what the effect is.(I have no idea the origins of the fairing or the bike that it comes from) . It worked well ,deflecting the wind while still retaining that naked feel. Will try and get a pic to post soon.

So for longer rides I'll stick it on and remove it for the twisties ride.

Catch you later.... :lol: