Shifting Issues

[ripster31]

Started have issues when it turned cold.  I have a 1996 VF750C Honda Magna.  It shifts up through the gears fine and I have no problems, but some times when i start down shifting when I hit 4th or 3rd it goes limp like there is nothing there and I'm just shifting.  Sometimes i half clutch out and it catches and starts down shifting, other times I have to pull over and play with the clutch and shifter to get it to start going to 1st.  Please help if you have had this issue before so I can make an adjustment or bring it in for service.

[hootmon]

I think there was a guy from Australia that posted something somewhat similar...
He decided to pull the engine apart and replace several parts in the transmission...
Here are the things to check/consider, that I can think of...

1) Clutch properly adjusted
2) Shift rod and linkages are all tight and greased
3) I believe LIMagna replaced the actual Mechanism that the shifting rod attaches to with an aftermarket part. He stated the shifting was much more solid - he MAY still have his stock part sitting on the shelf..

If none of these seem to lead to improvement.. You probably have something going on inside the case..
You have a choice to make at that point..
1) Split the case (you or an experienced shop)
2) Buy another complete engine (usually about $400) and swap out the power plant.

Keep us updated.

[LIMagna]

3) I believe LIMagna replaced the actual Mechanism that the shifting rod attaches to with an aftermarket part. He stated the shifting was much more solid - he MAY still have his stock part sitting on the shelf..

Sorry Hoot but I haven't touched my shifter mechanism other than to put a larger toe piece on it (and even that only required removing the rubber from the post).  Otherwise the rest of it is all stock. 

That said, I would check the entire mechanism to see if something has loosened up. 

[hootmon]

3) I believe LIMagna replaced the actual Mechanism that the shifting rod attaches to with an aftermarket part. He stated the shifting was much more solid - he MAY still have his stock part sitting on the shelf..

Sorry Hoot but I haven't touched my shifter mechanism other than to put a larger toe piece on it (and even that only required removing the rubber from the post).  Otherwise the rest of it is all stock. 

That said, I would check the entire mechanism to see if something has loosened up. 

Sorry.. I thought it was you, but I guess it was Chad...
Here is the thread with the info..
ProShift

[LIMagna]

I remember that thread ... it was the internal shift star.  I contemplated doing that but I don't really have any shifting problems that I might expect it to correct.