Something is wrong.
While taking Zenaida for another test ride I start feeling some gear shift problems.
I was having some difficulties down shifting. Instead of just using my toes I needed to place the weight of the foot to change gears. I return back home.
A few miles into my return I got into a right hander and before the turn, Zenaida died on me.
During those split seconds I thought: maybe an electrical issue with switch plate or key, a clogged fuel filter?
I remember seeing the generator light on, and after the turn I started pulling to the side of the road.
I don’t remember if I had the clutch engaged or tried to change gear but suddenly the rear tire skidded and Zenaida stopped.
Car following was extremely unhappy.
I tried engaging the clutch to push Zenaida, and nothing.
I had to move the shifter hard, up and down, to find neutral and finally push it out of the very, narrow road, I was too close to the curve.
The shifter will return to the center, this spring is ok.
I checked the clutch cable thinking maybe the lever was not working the pushrod?
In what I think is neutral I try to start Zenaida, but the kickstarter lever is froze in place.
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If I push Zenaida I can see the cardan shaft turning, but bike wont move if in gear even with clutch engaged.
I remember Chris telling the shafts were optimal when we work on the 3rd gear.
Did the kickstater return spring fell and got stock inside the gears? It was working fine.
While asleep I was dreaming with woodruff keys, sliding claws, gears, bushings, bearings, shift forks, oil… Did I replace the oil, did I put gear oil in it?? I will chek inside with my endoscope later today.
Zenaida is on the bench, but where to look first?
Why did the engine stalled?
Did I seized the engine, the valves need adjustment, electrical problems, gas problems? I cant push the bike while in gear, but why did the bike coast if the engine was seized?
Why is the kickstarter stuck in place? Why will the cardan shaft rotate if I push in neutral, but wont move if a depress the clutch while in gear?
Where would you look first?