Hi Yamahaland citizens, XT600E cold motor gear shift problem
Hi to the XT600 collective consciousness!
I don't usually hang out here in Yamahaland but a friend of mine has a '98 XT600E that she bought new and rode overland England-NZ. It's done about 60,000km and has had the engine serviced when it should. Recently it had a top end rebuild (rings, valves and seals) by an experienced and qualified mechanic who has XT experience. Since then it has developed a weird shift problem. It's impossible to select 1st, 2nd or 3rd when the engine is cold. 4th and 5th are fine and it makes no difference if the motor is running or the bike is mobile or stopped. When the bike is warmed up, 3rd comes back first and then a bit after the other gears are no problem at all.
I (and several others) have checked the clutch adjustment, and someone even took the clutch out to check it, so I don't think it's that.... The oil has been changed.
I know it probably means going inside, but does anyone have suggestions on what to look out for? It's important that we get it right as it will be doing a lap of Aussie early next year.
Cheers all,
Nigel in NZ
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