Hi,
Thanks for the info. When did the gears change? I ask because the 'new' gears I have appear the same width as the 'old' ones. The only difference I can see (without fitting them to the counter shaft) is the counter shaft on the new set is for a fine tooth sprocket.
I guessed that if they will ...

Thanks for replies.

I can see no tell tale signs that it has ever been apart before so I think it is original.
The forks do not 'appear' bent but that is pretty hard to gauge without another to compare. The wear on the forks is from non existant to slight (measures 0.1mm under). The dogs on the ...

Thanks Mezo,
The "dohicky" is the first thing I checked. It is good, the spring tension operating the dohicky is good.

I have measured the selector forks and they are 4.72 - 4.82mm thick. The right one is a bit worn & is the 4.72mm thickness. The others - you cant tell that they have rubbed ...

Any thoughts on what might cause the jumping out of all gears?
Also i cant find dimensions for the shift fork fingers. Can anybody help?

Cheers,
FarmXT

Any progress here?
Any reply on pricing for gears?

I am at the start of a box rebuild....

Cheers,
FarmXT

Hello all,
Well done on creating a really interesting forum!
I have recently joined to gather information and help to restore my 1984 XT600.
I have big problems. The bike was acquired with plenty of bits missing and with a cracked barrel casting. Apparently when revved really hard they will do this ...