CL450 Shifting Problems

[RockenRolla]

Hey guys I have a 71 CL450 and I currently have it all apart in my garage. Before I decided to restore the bike it I was having difficulty shifting (I had to basically force it into each gear) I was curious what you guys thought the problem could be from, I wanted to try and fix any issues with it while I have it apart. :-*

 

[lingo]

Is the circlip and washer still on the shift rod? It is located on the shift rod under the front sprocket cover against the case.

 

[RockenRolla]

I believe so, I circled it in blue here. If thats what you're talking about.

 

[lingo]

That is where it goes. Without cleaning it up and really looking for it it is hard to say if it is there or not.

 

[RockenRolla]

I checked and I do in fact have that.

 

[Rich Ard]

Did you adjust the clutch?

 

[RockenRolla]

I haven't adjusted anything yet. All ive done is take it apart because I was having trouble shifting it felt like the gears would get stuck and I'd have to almost force it into gear.

 

[Rich Ard]

Re: Re: CL450 Shifting Problems

I haven't adjusted anything yet. All ive done is take it apart because I was having trouble shifting it felt like the gears would get stuck and I'd have to almost force it into gear.

Spend some time at hondatwins.net - great resource for your bike. You need to perform a clutch adjustment, i'd wager.

 

[DuckHunterJon]

Check shift forks. I had a cl450 that bent the forks a couple times, and it was very hard to shift.

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