Finding Neutral in 78 Jota

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Bottler

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Bungendore, Australia
When trying to get into neutral from either first or second gear I find it is impossible if I am stationary so I have to get back to neutral before stopping. Is this common, and if not, is it a symptom of impending repair bills?

Appreciate your advice, thanks.
 
How does the clutch feel,are you getting a good full clutch pull with 3mm or os bar end lever freeplay on the clutch.The gear selector adjustment usually effects 5th or 1st.Do you have the extended clutch arm mod.
 
Do you have an extended clutch operating arm fitted, these tend to give a nice light clutch but due to lost movement can promote drag without very careful adjustment.


  Keith
 
If not any of previous suggestions - Could be the neutral switch making too much contact with the pip on selector drum - can be shimmed out. - Regards - Phil
 
The clutch is standard, ie no extended clutch operating arm. Plenty of strength necessary to pull the clutch left in but it feels normal and engages steadily and gearbox otherwise performs satisfactorily.

 
If the gearbox hasn't been apart recently, check the selector shaft (from selector housing through the case to internal slector drum) for easy movement.  A gentle nudge of the slightly loosened sprocket cover (with a 3kg hide mallet :D) often gives the desired results.  Shift it fore/aft, up/down to find the sweet spot.

If that checks out ok, check the clutch hub and basket splines for indents.  These prevent the clutch plates from moving smoothly and cause the clutch to drag slightly, making gear changes at standstill almost impossible.

piet
 
Make sure you use a wet clutch friendly oil. Always snick into neutral before coming to a halt even if all else checks out OK.
Paul
 
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