Laverda 7 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Hi, Just sorting out a busted gearbox return spring. I have the right hand case off and can see the broken spring which sits inboard of the gearchange shaft. I tried to pull the shaft out and then realised it goes all the way through the engine. I haven't pulled it out. The good news is that it seems this spring can be changed without removing the clutch. Anybody done this task and can describe what needs to be done? Thanks Nick :-) Link to post
davebike 943 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Not on an NC but lots of others https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/5571439/nc700x-abs-2013-degital-silver-metallic-any-nc700xad/gearshift-drum-nc700xxa Gives an Idea Remove gear leaver from shaft CLEAN shaft then withdraw it may be a pain ! Replase pin (if bit is missing a serch with a magnet is called for!) Should be simple just spring and silicon for clutch cover Me I would change the oil and filter Link to post
Laverda 7 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 Hi davebike, Thanks for your reply. You gave me the confidence to pull the gearchange shaft all the way through the engine! Your tip about the magnet also came in useful as when I pulled the shaft clear I heard a metal noise like something fell off. Couldn't see anything but there are big drain holes down into the gearbox...I poked around with my finger and found nothing. So put in one of those cheapo telescopic magnet things and hey presto pulled out a shim! That wouldn't have ended well hey? Anyhows the job is straightforward (no need to take off the plate by the shaft on the drive side) but remember that the gearshaft is exposed to the elements on the drive side - worth cleaning as best you can before drawing it through the engine seal. I did my best but I'm now keeping my fingers crossed that I don't get the tell tale drop of oil when it's left on the sidestand. Thanks again. Nick :-) 1 Link to post
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