1984 Atc 2oox Shift Problem??

[CRAZY70MAN]

Scoring 84 200x later this week!! Runs good, friend say's sometimes will not engage into 1st gear but when it does and sometimes it will, no clank or clunk but goes in O.k....... any ideas???? shift fork???? where should I start?? Will need some help on the X....... first one in the stable..... hope to ride at TRikefest:lock: :lock: :lock: :lock:

[Yamaha_Rules69]

Check that the foot shift lever isnt loose, otherwise, I would pop the right side covere off and inspest the external shift mechanism and the outer shift drum for wear. 200x's are a lot of fun and possibly the most versatile and all around best bike for any aplication. Is this your first 200x?