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Mis-shifting issue between 4th and 5th....

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82 GS850GL.

Occasionally I will discover that I have another neutral between 4th and 5th gear?.
It mostly happens during aggressive acceleration & shifting.
I?m probably due for a new clutch soon as she kind of clunks into gear and I sometimes have a hard time finding neutral.
Could this be relative?

Any ideas?
Thanks!
 
If you are having a hard time finding netural Check the clutch adjustment & idle speed. Make sure you are not getting lazy when you shift
 
SqDancerLynn1 said:
If you are having a hard time finding netural Check the clutch adjustment & idle speed. Make sure you are not getting lazy when you shift
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Yea, the adjustment is fine. Idle is around 1K +or- 100
Don't really think it's the clutch. It?s probably good for another 15K anyway.
Just wanted to include the fact that it is on the down side of its lifespan.
I know these old gals are inherently clunky shifters to begin with.

The mis-shifting is what?s more curious?.
It's not a big deal, just kind of embarrassing when it happens... :oops:

Lazy shifting? Not likely. Again it mostly happens during aggressive acceleration and shifting.
Therefore, I?m getting into the thrill of the event and focusing my attention to the task?

If I futz around with the shifter, I can get it into that dead spot between 4th and 5th?.
Just wondering if this is an inherent normality or do I have an issue brewing in tranny town?
 
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I bought a slightly used 1981 gs 850gl and put about 400 miles on her so far. She did do this once. I do not know if I was lazy shifting but I do not think so.
 
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