YZF750 Neutral Problem.

Hi All,
Thanks to those who have replied to my previous message. I do
however have a further problem:

I recently purchased a YZF750 - 1996, it has around 3000 miles on the
clock and looks like it has only done a handful of miles since 1999.

I have only had the bike out a couple of times since I bought it - and
this problem doesn't seem to be getting any better.

While the engine is running I find it _REALLY_ difficult to get in to
Neutral. From 1st it takes a quite large force on the gear lever to
shift it up, this shifts right past neutral in to second.

Going down from second it sometimes goes in to neutral but mostly
shifts in to 1st...

When I got the bike the oil was a really nasty colour, which I put
down to the long lay up - so it was changed. The clutch fluid has also
been replaced. There is quite a 'kick' as the bike shifts in to gear
but it doesn't creep forward.

Any ideas?!?

Thanx in advance,
Anna

 

I have a 1997 Yamaha YZF750, which I bought new. Also would like to sell
this 4000 mile mint YZF as I have a new bike! But, the gearbox in the YZF
is the best I have sampled on ANY bike. Neutral is very easy to find. The
gearbox always worked well. Wish my new Kawasaki shifted as well!

- Phil

 

That's the cheap fix: learn to ride it as it is. This is something you
should be able to do anyway, should the cause turn up while you're riding.

The large force required on the shift lever points to a dragging clutch.
You'll be much happier if you fix it.

 

Adjust the chain and/or just try easing it forward a tiny amount with
your (other) foot while you flick the gear lever up.

 

(Anna) wrote in

Dragging clutch plates. Experiment with blipping the throttle while trying
to find neutral. The 1100 Kat is the same way due to its hydraulic clutch.
Blipping the throttle forces the clutch plates to slip, and eliminates a
good deal of the force that's fighting you in your search for neutral.

Also, insure that your clutch lever is adjusted properly. There should be
no more than 1/8" gap (rule of thumb) at the lever hinge when the cable
goes taught during lever pull.

Good luck,

Steve

--
Steve Keith - in reverse order of procurement:
2002 Blue Daytona
1983 GS1100ED (GS2) - eBay, rode it to PHX from San Jose via the PCH -
sweet!
1993 GSX1100F Fat Kat
1990 GSX600F Lil' Puss
1983 GS1100ED (GS1)
My wife says: "Buell rhymes with Stool"

 

Hi All,
Thanks very much to all those who replied. i`m happy to say that I
took the bike out with new oil on Saturday and after a hard ride the
neutral problem dissapeared. I guess it must have been the old oil
messing up the clutch seperation..

Thanks again,
Anna

 

Yea, it's totally screwed. Just ship the bike to me and I'll take care of
its disposal.


--Manu