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[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
SUB-TRANSMISSION/GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard to shift
· Bent shift forks
· Bent shift fork shaft
· Bent shift fork shaft
· Damaged shift drum cam grooves
· Improperly adjusted tie-rod length of gearshift lever linkage
· Bent tie-rod of gearshift lever linkage
· Improperly installed gearshift spindle and drum
Transmission jumps out of gear
· Worn gear dogs
· Worn gear shifter groove
· Bent shift fork shaft
· Broken shift drum stopper arm
· Weak or broken stopper arm spring
· Damaged shift drum center plate
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