Suzuki LS650 Savage - Internal Gearshaft Mechanism Inspection

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Internal Gearshift Mechanism
Inspection
Refer to figure 81 for this procedure.
1. In spect each shift fork (A. Figure 82) for signs
of w ea r or c ra ckin g. Check for bending and make
sure each fork slides smoothly on the shaft (B.
Figure 82). Replace any worn or damaged forks.
2. Check for any arc·shaped wear or burned marks
on th e shift fork fingers ( Figure 83). This indicates
that th e shift fork has come in contact with th e gear.
Thu s. the fo rk fin ge rs ha ve become excessively
worn and the fork mu st be replaced.
3. Check th e grooves in the shifl drum (Figure 84) ®
for wear or r oug hne ss. Iran y or lh c gr oove profiles 82
have excessive wear or damage. re pl ace the shift
drum .
4. Check the neutral switch contact plunger and
spring ( Figure 85) fo r wear or damage. If Ihe
spring has sagge d, replace il .
5. Make sure Ih e localing pins (I' igure 86) are a
lighl til in Ihe shifl drum. If Ih e pins are loose,
replace
Ih em.
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