new to the site and in need for some help

[85 big red]

hi my name is trevor and iam new to the site and looking forward to talking to all of you.i do have a 85 250es bigred and planning to restore it soon ,i almost have all the new parts to start ,but first i have to fix another 250es for a friend before i start my own bike.the problem is that the engine wont shift and i replaced both clutches and i still have the same problem.i turned the engine over by turning the clutch that is connected to the crank shaft to a certain position and it shifts all 5 gears,i just cant figure it out.

can anyone help me with this problem

thank you trevor

[Flossyb20]

So you're saying it shifts when you take the side cover off, but not when you put it on?

[85 big red]

yes but i have to move the clutch by hand to a certain position then i can shift all 5 gears.

[bcredneck]

first check the bolt that holds a star shaped gear to the shift drum it comes loss its on the fly wheel side ill post the bikebandit thing a part # in a sec

[bcredneck]

part #8 http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1985-honda-atc250es/o/m1902#sch9401

[bcredneck]

that one bolt comes lose and you got tons of shifting problems till you get to your stage and you cant shift with the motor running then i tightened the bolt and it shifts like new

[85 big red]

thanks boss, ill check that out as soon as i can thanks for your help again boss will let you know how i make out.

[MTS]

Cool!! another albertan!,, They do need to be spinning to shift right,,, or at least Moved a bit... Could be a few things Sounds like its in the Shift Mechanism/drum something worn or loose or broken, I don't know all the tricks to the 250ES...But if you get stumped..more than welcome to bring it by my shop for a look!!

[85 big red]

thanks boss that sounds great let you know how i made out
good to see another albertan on this site.
talk to you later boss