First gen - FIRST gear out.

[OutKast]

Looking at a first gen for Kitty - has a bad first gear. Have heard of second gear problems, but not first. What is the availabilty and approximate cost of the parts? What else do you have to replace when you take it apart? Thanks

[painterman67]

you sure you want to get her a 1st gen? Shes already faster than you. Just kidding. What ever makes you guys happy as I am in the middle of a love hate relationship with my 1st gen. HOpe someone helps you out here . I just had to pull your chain a bit

 

 

 

david

[bkuhr]

83? Likely dropped pin from shift cam. Pull clutch cover and clutch basket to verify. Replace entire cam with later model solid cam which does not use sheet steel to hold the pins in. Likey need new pin/s and missing pin likely in oil pan.

There is a post somewhere here about it, thats how I found and fixed my 3rd, 4th, 5th gear.

[skydoc_17]

Hey Kelly,

You didn't mention if it was an MKI (1983 to 1985) or MKII(1986 to 1993) VR. The Gasket set for the rebuild is a bit pricey.

If it is the MKII VR, I have a complete motor with 50,XXX miles on it. Ther are no extra items on it. (NO starter, Carbs. Exhausts, TCI, etc.) The battery overflow tube came off the battery so there is some "not so shiney" paint on the right cylinder head but other than that, it was a running motor. This would be a strait engine swap, instead of pulling your motor and cracking the cases. $100.00 and it's yours. I live in south central Pa.

I was saving this motor to replace the motor in my 87'VR, but it sounds like you need it more than I do.

Earl

[OutKast]

It is an 84 Mk1. Will the MkII motor work? If it will, we will call the guy tomorrow and try to work something out.

 

Not sure if it is Standard or Royale. I believe standard from the pix.

[bkuhr]

I found the post talking about the pins. Pretty easy job when I did mine. I was missing 1 pin at 3rd gear, and it prevented shifting to third or above. Not sure what action would be like with pin missing at first gear, but your post sure sounding like a missing pin to me.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=40713

[short-haul]

The 84 I bought in Aug. had 4and5 out The pin for 4Th gear was missing replaced the part ( cam, pins and gasket about $85) and good as new:banana:

Hat to admit it but I like it better them my 04:doh: