Missing the gear change

[Pronto]

Got the first real technical problem in 13 years...the gearbox lever quit the job...fortunately the machine is strong enough to stand for riding 150 kilometers through citiets etc. starting from traffic lights withs 5th gear...seems that there is a little problem of some kind of spring force...also a bit of disturbing sound wih 4th gear has happened. Engine has been running only 32 000 km:s, is there a need for bearing repair???

[docc]

Pronto,

 

It is worth checking your foot shift lever to see if it is moving freely and not binding on its pivot.

 

Otherwise, this sounds like a broken shift return spring. Many posts on "Technical Topics", "Frequently Asked Questions", and "How To . . ."  sub-forums.

 

Search by "replies"  and post back on this thread what you have found.

 

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[fotoguzzi]

 ..fortunately the machine is strong enough to stand for riding 150 kilometers through citiets etc. starting from traffic lights withs 5th gear...

what a ride that only a Guzzi could do..your clutch might have stressed a bit but is robust!  I think you need a new shift return spring.. I carry spare one with me, so far didn't need to use it.

the 2002 models are known for the weak spring. (and bubbling engine paint)

[rossi46]

first technical problem in 13 years- sir I salute you

[Camn]

This is "the" V11 thing... you can find stories about it everywhere. Also detailed pictures how to do the repair work. 32.000 km fits the picture.

 

Here: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=10&t=1633&st=0

Germany: http://www.v11sport.de/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=4881&hilit=schaltfeder

Finland: http://www.guzziclub.fi/foorumi/index.php?topic=1973.0

etc.

[docc]

Camn, Thanks for posting the links!