What is a shift fork on a four wheeler?
Generally the shift forks go between 1st and 2nd gear. The forks start to get wear on them then hang-up and don’t allow the engagement dogs to fully engage.
How does a shift fork get bent?
It can happen like this or by having an excessive amount of force placed on it from one general direction causing impact. A shifter is very difficult to bend, however it still can happen. The ease of repairing or replacing it depends on how badly it is bent and the makeup of the material structure.
Why does my Honda ATV not shift gears?
ATVs with an electric shifter, like the Honda AS models, uses an electric motor to shift through the gears. If the motor does not work, the bike will not shift gears. The only way to make it shift is by using the emergency shifter (a short-shifting shaft sticking out the left lower side of the engine, use the supplied gear change tool).
What to do if your bike won’t shift?
Make sure the oil level is correct or the bike may not shift as it should. Drain the old oil into a drain pan. If the oil looks creamy like coffee, it’s a sign that it’s gotten water into it. If the oil is black and smelly, it’s old and long overdue for replacing. Also, look for debris such as old seals being drained out with the oil.
What to do if your ATV wont go into gear?
Troubleshooting an ATV that won’t go into gear or won’t shift gears can be quite complicated, but not always. Whether you’ll be able to address the issue on your own depends on the severity of the problem as well as your mechanical skill level.
How does a belted CVT transmission shift gears?
When idling, the primary clutch on a belted CVT transmission is supposed to spin freely without engaging (not pulling on the belt). This relieves the tension on the gearbox and allows you to shift gears. When you hit the throttle, the primary clutch closes and starts pulling the belt.
How do you change the shift motor on a Honda ATV?
Once that grease is removed and replaced with a different grease, you’ll be back to shifting normally! So, here’s how you replace that grease: Remove the shift motor and gears (all one piece) from the lower front of your engine.
The problem occurs even more often when it is cold outside. Fortunately, the answer/fix to the problem is really very easy! The problem is caused by very heavy, stiff, gummy grease that was installed in the shift motor gears at the factory. Once that grease is removed and replaced with a different grease, you’ll be back to shifting normally!
Is the Honda foot shift electric or manual?
Many of us have Electric Shift (ES) models. In fact, Honda sells approximately EIGHT times as many ES models for every foot-shift model sold. The ES models are very reliable. But, because of the number of ES machines that are sold and owned, it sometimes seems that there are more difficulties with ES shifting than with manual shifting.
What do you put in the gears on a Honda ATV?
Once all the old grease is out, replace that grease with a generous amount of ALL-TEMPERATURE, WHITE LITHIUM GREASE. (That grease is available from any auto parts store.) After you’ve put the new grease in the gears, reassemble the shift motor/gears back onto the engine/transmission. Snug up the 10mm bolts, but don’t over-tighten them.