Gear changing problems (Honda XRV750 Africa Twin)

Doesn't go into gear or lever doesn't return

• Clutch not disengaging. See above.
• Selector fork(s) bent, worn or seized. Overhaul the transmission (Chapter 2).
• Gearchange shaft bent. Remove the gearchange mechanism and check the shaft and all components (see Chapter 2).
• Gear(s) stuck on shaft. Most often caused by a lack of lubrication or excessive wear in transmission bearings and bushings.
• Overhaul the transmission (Chapter 2).
• Selector drum binding. Caused by lubrication failure or excessive wear. Replace the drum and bearing (Chapter 2).
• Gearchange lever return spring weak or broken (Chapter 2).
• Gearchange lever broken. Splines stripped out of lever or shaft, caused by allowing the lever to get loose. Replace necessary parts (Chapter 2).
• Gearchange mechanism stopper arm broken or worn. Full engagement and rotaiy movement of selector drum results.
• Replace the arm (Chapter 2).
• Stopper arm spring broken. Allows arm to float, causing sporadic gearchange operation. Replace spring (Chapter 2).
• Gearchange mechanism selector arm broken or worn, or missing pins on selector drum. Remove the gearchange mechanism and check the arm and all components (see Chapter 2).

Jumps out of gear

• Selector fork(s) or selector drum tracks worn or damaged. Overhaul the transmission (Chapter 2).
• Gear groove(s) worn. Overhaul the transmission (Chapter 2).
• Gear dogs or dog slots worn or damaged. The gears should be Inspected and replaced. No attempt should be made to service the worn parts.

Overselects

• Stopper arm spring weak or broken (Chapter 2).
• Gearchange shaft return spring post broken or distorted (Chapter 2).