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2011 yamaha xt250 shifter problem
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<blockquote data-quote="greatfallpaul" data-source="post: 208827" data-attributes="member: 4456"><p>Hi, I have done a lot of research sprucing up my bike with racks and trail bags and modified my skid plate to eliminate the noise it added (assuming reflecting engine noise upward), and if I can share assistance to anyone, I am happy to do it.</p><p></p><p>My bike runs perfectly. Shifts perfectly on bike stand with engine off. Shifts fine when cold, but as it warms it either won't go into gears or will get stuck in one. Seems to be pavement much more than dirt, my guess is that the vibration of trail riding that allows whatever is sticking to be kept loose, preventing it from sticking. Once it is totally warmed up, it first won't go into third, then it pretty much only lets me stay in first and second, then finally, it will just get plain stuck in third or forth and this can stay stuck even stopped with engine off, at this point shift lever is locked solid.</p><p></p><p>Let bike sit for 20 minutes and the problem vanishes for a while. Problem is progressively getting worse. Clutch releases in first 1/3 of pull. In cases where shifter gets stuck in 3rd, I can not shift down with or without clutch, so I don't see how clutch could be related.</p><p></p><p>I crashed hard a couple months ago but no reason to assume anything broke. It took small hit on oil filter cover but bike did crash hard into rocks. That is the only impact point and bike ran hundreds of miles before this shifting problem developed.</p><p></p><p> Tranny and also engine make no unusual noise.</p><p></p><p>I'm gonna take it apart next week when shop service manual arrives unless someone tells me not to and that my problem is somehow exterior.</p><p></p><p>Being a tradesman, all I can think of is that there is a crack somewhere that is expanding when hot. I would think most likely cast casing would crack before steel components....just a guess. Bike is only 4500 miles old and very well taken care of.</p><p></p><p>I want to try everything before taking it apart but my visual inspections are not producing anything. If someone can advise a list of sequence of things to check so I can go in the right direction, it would be appreciated. I already ordered the clutch cover gasket.</p><p></p><p>Thanks, and I'll help anyone who requests my help if I can.</p><p></p><p>Paul</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="greatfallpaul, post: 208827, member: 4456"] Hi, I have done a lot of research sprucing up my bike with racks and trail bags and modified my skid plate to eliminate the noise it added (assuming reflecting engine noise upward), and if I can share assistance to anyone, I am happy to do it. My bike runs perfectly. Shifts perfectly on bike stand with engine off. Shifts fine when cold, but as it warms it either won't go into gears or will get stuck in one. Seems to be pavement much more than dirt, my guess is that the vibration of trail riding that allows whatever is sticking to be kept loose, preventing it from sticking. Once it is totally warmed up, it first won't go into third, then it pretty much only lets me stay in first and second, then finally, it will just get plain stuck in third or forth and this can stay stuck even stopped with engine off, at this point shift lever is locked solid. Let bike sit for 20 minutes and the problem vanishes for a while. Problem is progressively getting worse. Clutch releases in first 1/3 of pull. In cases where shifter gets stuck in 3rd, I can not shift down with or without clutch, so I don't see how clutch could be related. I crashed hard a couple months ago but no reason to assume anything broke. It took small hit on oil filter cover but bike did crash hard into rocks. That is the only impact point and bike ran hundreds of miles before this shifting problem developed. Tranny and also engine make no unusual noise. I'm gonna take it apart next week when shop service manual arrives unless someone tells me not to and that my problem is somehow exterior. Being a tradesman, all I can think of is that there is a crack somewhere that is expanding when hot. I would think most likely cast casing would crack before steel components....just a guess. Bike is only 4500 miles old and very well taken care of. I want to try everything before taking it apart but my visual inspections are not producing anything. If someone can advise a list of sequence of things to check so I can go in the right direction, it would be appreciated. I already ordered the clutch cover gasket. Thanks, and I'll help anyone who requests my help if I can. Paul [/QUOTE]
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