5th & 6th gear issues, motorcycle?
I have a 1984 Honda Magna 750. I noticed a month or two ago that 6th gear wasn't engaging. Then this weekend I noticed that 5th seemed to not be fully engaging. Wondering if anyone has an idea of what is wrong. Or can point me in the right direction.
Hi what i find amazing is what some one think start after over 30 years use that a gearbox should just go on for ever.
You will need to add more details to what is happening when you shift into 5th and 6th.
Like does it pop out of 5th gear? Or does it decrease speed at the same/or more RPM?
And what does it do in 6th gear? A giant VOID? Nothing?
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Have you looked in the oil for metal flakes which indicate your bearings are dying? Have you filtered the oil through a rag or coffee filter? Have you stuck a magnet through the oil drain orifice to see what's in the goo at the bottom of your oil pan? Have you installed an aftermarket drain plug with a magnet? Have you cut open your oil filter to look for metal flakes?
Have you tried raising the rear wheel with the engine off, rotating the rear wheel by hand, and hand-shifting the transmission up and down all six gears? What does it feel like? Does it go smoothly into each gear? Do you feel grinding? Have you tried the same thing with the spark plugs out?
Why ain't ya tried the obvious, easy stuff, dude?
Hi, Jacob I would take it to your local shop/dealer and have a technician take your bike for a test ride and give you his professional opinion and estimate about your issue and repair cost.
6th is better
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