Suzuki 2 Strokes

dorT500 wrote:Yep, that's it sportston, right part number you gave but ref.# 53 and measures 17 x 30 x 1.0 https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Suzuki-71- ... r=1&_rdt=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

thanks to both of you for your help, gents

Ramjam wrote:that's a bit worrying as that was the first thing i did. Can you be more specific? Which leg goes where, in other words?

Hang on. Aha, i see. You're talking about the second shaft, not the one on the back of that lever with the teeth?

thanks for you speedy reply. Much appreciate

I am curious about something. Assuming you had the gear shift shaft return spring positioned correctly when you buttoned the engine up and it sounds like you did, that is, it sounds like you rode the bike some before the problem started. Is that correct? So what keeps the gear shift shaft end from sliding outward even just a bit...enough to somehow slide out/off the cocked spring's 'tongs' ? On the T500 there is spacer used between the gear shifting shaft end and the clutch cover but I don't see a spacer or an 'E' ring or the like in the GT380 parts fiches. Does it just butt against a certain spot on the clutch cover? I guess I'm just missing something, anyway, just to be clear, here are pics, from an inside angle, of the return spring 'cocked' and 'uncocked' ......spare T500 shaft but same arrangement..........

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dorT500 wrote:Yep, that's it sportston, right part number you gave but ref.# 53 and measures 17 x 30 x 1.0 https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Suzuki-71- ... r=1&_rdt=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Ah sorry, my mistake. my description of the position may be wrong then!
Knew it was on that shaft somewhere as it wasn't too long ago that I reassembled my GT380 gearbox and it looked familiar

Ramjam wrote:Second wife? Naaaagh, she's a sweetie. But she'll never get on the 380. Have enough trouble getting her on thr bandit

You have a GT380 and a Bandit?
Snap! So do I. Which model Bandit? I have a Mk2 1200S

My ex used to hop on the back of my full mod Honda 250R lol (and would drive it)she even rode on back of a kx 125 and a cr 500 with me a few times . She wouldn't drive the dirt bikes though... Damn I wish that one worked out!

Indy650 wrote:My ex used to hop on the back of my full mod Honda 250R lol (and would drive it)she even rode on back of a kx 125 and a cr 500 with me a few times . She wouldn't drive the dirt bikes though... Damn I wish that one worked out!

If they don't come on the back of the bike, you have to seriously question the relationship. Bikes, before women right?

sportston wrote:

Ramjam wrote:Second wife? Naaaagh, she's a sweetie. But she'll never get on the 380. Have enough trouble getting her on thr bandit

You have a GT380 and a Bandit?
Snap! So do I. Which model Bandit? I have a Mk2 1200S

And i thought i was a weirdo. There are others who have this combo?

My bandit is hte older one to yours. It's a 1999 1200. And love it.

GT550s, GT750 and a GSX1400. Nothing wrong with different.

Alan H wrote:GT550s, GT750 and a GSX1400. Nothing wrong with different.

Yep. Bikes are like women, they each have their own unique character and, no matter how hard you try, riding two at once is a recipe for disaster!

sportston wrote:

Indy650 wrote:My ex used to hop on the back of my full mod Honda 250R lol (and would drive it)she even rode on back of a kx 125 and a cr 500 with me a few times . She wouldn't drive the dirt bikes though... Damn I wish that one worked out!

If they don't come on the back of the bike, you have to seriously question the relationship. Bikes, before women right?

thats for damn sure! I don't understand these women who boss their spouse around saying they can't have a bike ect... if a girl tried telling me I couldn't ride my bike she would be gone quicker than sh#!