ZRX Gear change

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ZRX Gear change

Postby billwest » Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:16 pm

I have noticed a deterioration in gear changes on the Rex, over the past year.
It makes no difference whether I have old or new oil in.

Shifting up is still ok, but shifting down requires more effort. I'm hoping it isn't a bent fork.
Anyone else have / had this?

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Re: ZRX Gear change

Postby billwest » Sun Sep 20, 2015 3:29 pm

Sorted!

I took apart the gear shift linkage and removed the left footpeg.
Lots of oxidation.

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Cleaned it up with fine emery paper, added some grease, and reassembled.

It also pays to clean up any chain grease where the shift shaft goes in to the engine.

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Shifts smooth now.
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Re: ZRX Gear change

Postby bonester » Sun Sep 20, 2015 7:51 pm

Kewl! Thanks for letting us know
2 X ZRX1200R 4 X ER6N, GT550, 1988 ZX-10, 4 X GPZ250R, 4 X GPZ900R and GPZ750R :) Yeah I like Kawasakis.
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