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Message started by caerb on 06/28/14 at 11:05:28

Title: My Busted Tranny
Post by caerb on 06/28/14 at 11:05:28

Savage Pros, I could use your advice. During my ride last Sunday I suddenly lost the ability to shift beyond second gear (making the ride home painful & very slow). I can go between first and second with some difficulty, but it feels like I’m hitting a brick wall if it try to shift into third. Sounds expensive or a PITA to dive into a transmission repair, but I’m heading in that direction.

So, my question for the group: As long as I’m going to go as far as splitting the crankcase, what else should I do as part of the teardown or rebuild? I’ve already fixed the leaking head cap and done the Verslagen upgrade. Any other suggestions?

Thanks.

Title: Re: My Busted Tranny
Post by Serowbot on 06/28/14 at 11:08:36

Savage tranny problems are very rare... before you go in,.. inspect your linkages very closely...
Especially check that the shift rod hasn't bent... (we've seen this happen a lot)...
Best luck... ;)...

Title: Re: My Busted Tranny
Post by caerb on 06/28/14 at 11:43:42

Good advice. Thanks.

Title: Re: My Busted Tranny
Post by Dave on 06/28/14 at 12:34:05

Also check that the pivot point on the shift pedal up by the footpeg is free to move. Those get lots of front tire crap thrown at them.

Dave

Title: Re: My Busted Tranny
Post by Kris01 on 06/29/14 at 08:20:08

I seem to be having a similar problem too. Sometimes (not always) I can't downshift beyond 3rd or 4th. I'm running Rotella T and it's toppped up to the full mark. Bike only has 3500 miles. Thoughts?

Sorry to hijack your thread.

Title: Re: My Busted Tranny
Post by oldNslow on 06/29/14 at 11:22:48

675E455F1C1D2C0 wrote:

Take a look under the left side of the motor just behind the footpeg and make sure the shift rod is not bent.

Part #36 on this diagram:
http://www.bikebandit.com/2000-suzuki-savage-650-ls650p/o/m147741#sch243426

Title: Re: My Busted Tranny
Post by Kris01 on 06/29/14 at 14:20:05

The rod appears to be straight and clean. I don't see any signs at all of any damage whatsoever. Is there anything that might need to be adjusted? Am I just chasing a gremlin that was, ummm, "designed", by the bean counters at Suzuki to cut a few manufacturing costs?

Title: Re: My Busted Tranny
Post by verslagen1 on 06/29/14 at 14:49:13

7A4358420100310 wrote:

you're the victim of the PO.
who's heavy foot has damaged the shifting mech.
I've never been in there, but there have been a few.
there's a cover on the left side under the pulley that you can pull.
beware, there are things that'll move when you open it.