Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 15:35:37 GMT From: Bob <uctraingNOSPAMnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: Gear selection Probs
On Tue, 22 Jan 2002 13:32:03 -0000, "mark.chorley" <mark.chorleynopsamorld.com> wrote: >I have a '97 900 with only 22,500 miles on the clock and am mostly unable >to select 5th gear, although I have experienced difficulty in selecting 1st >+ >2nd once any suggestions? >P.S. I have tried checking linkage alignment locked in 4th using 4m.m. >rods and this seems to be o.k. My personal preference is for a larger rod than the 4mm one that Haynes seems to recommend. The 4mm allows for a lot of play in the setting. However, there are also some known issues with the bushing on the shifter. You might need to replace it or do the upgrade to the 'new' shifter end mechanism. Bob