R26 gearbox removal.
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 3:47 pm
While taking Zenaida for a ride I start feeling some gear shift problems.
A few miles into my ride I got into a right hander and before the turn Zenaida died on me.
I 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 skid and Zenaida stopped.
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 moving the pushrod? but it looks ok.
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 the clutch engaged.
Back home. Mea culpa...
With Zenaida is on the bench, I check thru the filling hole with my endoscope and the gearbox is dry.
Yes, I forgot to check the oil.
I will take this sad opportunity to document the removal of a R26 gear box, following the Barrington.
A few miles into my ride I got into a right hander and before the turn Zenaida died on me.
I 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 skid and Zenaida stopped.
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 moving the pushrod? but it looks ok.
I try to start Zenaida, but the kickstarter lever is froze in place.
Click_for_Video
If I push Zenaida I can see the cardan shaft turning, but bike wont move if in gear even with the clutch engaged.
Back home. Mea culpa...
With Zenaida is on the bench, I check thru the filling hole with my endoscope and the gearbox is dry.
Yes, I forgot to check the oil.
I will take this sad opportunity to document the removal of a R26 gear box, following the Barrington.