350x clutch - no neutral diagnosis

[rally4x4racer]

the 85 350x I have been tooling with is difficult to shift into neutral. I have adjusted the clutch as much as possible and still it is HARD to FIND neutral. I shift right past it when trying to get into it. I can get in to neutral - and it is easier if it is running (if that helps)

need a new set of disks? tranny damage?

share your experience!!

thanks

[greenhuman]

Your cable is probably sticking. Lube it or try a new one. The 85 model has the cable running right near the exhaust header and the heat gums up the insides.

[RedRider_AK]

Uhh maybe you're just not used to it? I always had trouble finding neutral on my friend's Blaster. It might have too much slop in the shift fork or something?

[badasskfx]

is the idle to high? try rocking it a bit when finding N

[Jason Hall]

The clutch basket Is probly grooved up, not letting the clutch disc's float when the clutch Is released internally.

[Dirtcrasher]

I'll second the vote on neutral being a grooved basket. But if it still does it when it's not running, there are a few things in the external shifting mechanism that come loose or wear out and can also cause a tough neutral. On the 350X it's behind the stator cover side of the motor.

[SWIGIN]

bent shift fork maybe?

[rally4x4racer]

cable doesn't stick - and i may not be used to it but I have had enough honda's to know its not right.

I will test the running/not running again and see how much of a difference there is.

thanks for all the feedback... I guess I am just procrastinating pulling the cover off because I will have to buy the clutch kit and gasket?

Why do I like basket case bikes and high maintenance women?

[Mobular]

It's def. not a cable issue.... or an idle issue. The 350Xs are notoriously tough to find neutral. There is no "notch" between 1st and 2nd gears to indicate it, but it's more like a a half click on the shifter. When mine is put into neutral, the shifter is clicked onto the "step" between 1st and 2nd gears.

[rally4x4racer]

well, Red Rider - I may end up taking back what I said!!

- an easy nuetral would be great

[greenhuman]

Some people are easy with their "def nots" without being there to test it. Take the cable off and see if you can slide the inner freely by hand.