Shift rod Length ?

[ragtop69gs]

I just got done installing a new clutch slave cylinder, while in there I put in a new shift shaft seal and removed the shift linkage that runs along the exhaust pipe so I could replace the rubber boots. I counted the threads showing at both ends before I removed the ends, put it all back together and now when I shift into neutral I can feel a vibration in the handlebars and hear a slight gear noise like it's not completely in neutral.

 

How smooth and noise free is your 2nd gen when warm and in neutral? Any vibrations that go away when you pull the clutch in?

 

Now for the question. What is the length of the shift rod supposed to be? can't find that spec anywhere in the service manual.

 

Also when not moving, but shifting through the gears, I need to release the clutch a tad in order to downshift, is that normal ?

Edited May 4, 2014 by ragtop69gs

[wrenchrob]

I believe that adjustable rod is only for pedal location and should have no affect on clutch or gear location.

[ragtop69gs]

I believe that adjustable rod is only for pedal location and should have no affect on clutch or gear location.

 

I'm not talking about the vertical pedal adjuster, that spec is 1.06"

 

If you look between the pipe and engine you'll see the long rod that connects the shift pedal to the transmission shift shaft, that's the one I'm referring to, it runs parallel to the ground .

[ragtop69gs]

I measured the shift rod on the wife's trike and came up with 16 3/4" total length.

[ragtop69gs]

I measured the shift rod on the wife's trike and came up with 16 3/4" total length.

[Carbon_One]

I measured the shift rod on the wife's trike and came up with 16 3/4" total length.

 

Jay the best measurement I could get on my bike was 15 1/2- 15 3/4 as measured on the centers of the rubber boots. Hope this helps.

Larry

[Carbon_One]

I re-measured the rod end to end and came up with 16 1/2".

Larry