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Title: Gearbox shift spring won't stay flat?
Post by: berniebee on May 11, 2021, 09:00:03 AM

The new shift spring I'm installing won't stay sitting down flat on the selector mechanism. though I can easily push it down with my pinkie .  It's as if I installed incorrectly, but it's not. I've tried it both ways. The other way is obviously wrong. (Wronger?  :laugh:)

(https://i.ibb.co/P6ghbWv/20210511-095042.jpg) (https://ibb.co/P6ghbWv)

(https://i.ibb.co/z6VDj5N/20210511-095113.jpg) (https://ibb.co/z6VDj5N)


 I noticed that this new spring is wound the opposite way of the original. See the pic, new spring on the left.


(https://i.ibb.co/HPZm9XD/20210511-094011.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HPZm9XD)


Looking for some assurance that I can go ahead with the spring as is. It's an '83 SP1000.

Title: Re: Gearbox shift spring won't stay flat?
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on May 11, 2021, 10:01:17 AM

As long as both of the prongs of the spring engage the eccentric screw, then it won't be a problem. The rear cover will hold it flat once assembled.

Title: Re: Gearbox shift spring won't stay flat?
Post by: berniebee on May 11, 2021, 03:27:34 PM

Thanks Charlie!

Title: Re: Gearbox shift spring won't stay flat?
Post by: moto-uno on May 11, 2021, 05:46:06 PM

nd now the final assembly begins :) . Peter