Suzuki GT250, gearbox not working.

[Oldsnowpro]

Hi,

I have some serious problems with the bike I´m trying to get on the road again. Gearbox problems that is.
First question I hope someone can verify. Should the mainshaft 5th gear (Brown one) be able to slide along the axle? I´m guessing so since the shifter fork thats holds it, moves in a trace on the drum that goes sideways. (If that made some sense...)

Image showing trace going left for the fork holding the 5th gear.

If I can get this verified I´ll try to heat it and give it some whacking to try to loosen it.

I don´t have any history on when the bike last worked, but forks and all looks pretty good. (trying to attach pic later)

Thanks,
/Peter

[Vintageman]

Yes should move in and out of dogs with gear beside it .

You can prove it to yourself by looking at pictures of GT250/T350/T305/T250 and GT380 "transmission" on eBay (USA?) you will see some in various positions.


Some nice sets up there. Also here is pick of the driven 5th gear

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-NOS-GT25 ... Z0&vxp=mtr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Oldsnowpro]

Thank you for that.

Yes, gear also seems to have a channel on the inside for oil access. Shaft is in fridge now and I´ll try some gentle heat and force to free it later today.