Nov 24, 2025 · A loud clunk when engaging a gear can signal worn-out gear dogs or a problem with the shift forks. A persistent whining noise that changes with speed can indicate failing bearings or low fluid.

Aug 30, 2018 · Pretty sure I have bent or broken shift fork. I wasnt in the machine when it happened so not sure what caused it. He said he shifted from low to high and no high. Just free spins in high. …

Jan 22, 2020 · Removed shift cable from bell crank and found excessive play between each gear selection. ( bell crank flops about an inch or more between detents ) - hence the reason I lost the …

Friction caused by wear, damage or corrosion can cause problems shifting, such as hard shifts, an inability to locate the neutral detent and in the worst cases, failure to shift at all. A bad shift …

Aug 31, 2019 · Just because it lives in a nearly complete lubricant bath doesn't mean it doesn't still wear out. It just does it at a slower rate. Any abusive driving would not help. Check the …

This can manifest as resistance when shifting, grinding noises, or the inability to engage a specific gear. Hard shifting can be caused by several factors, including a misadjusted clutch, worn shift forks, or …

Sep 18, 2021 · High is not engaging all the way. Looks like worn gear that forks sit in is not pulling the outside fork enough to fully engage high. I see the worn gear is spring loaded. Do I have to reset …

Dec 17, 2024 · One of the most common signs of transmission failure is gear slipping. The most liable components for gear slipping are worn-out gear dogs, misaligned clutch, and bent or broken shift frocks.

Explore Can-Am Outlander gear shift problems, their causes, and tips for maintaining reliability on your off-road adventures.

Jul 22, 2017 · So I've narrowed down a transmission issue on the bike to either the dog gears or the shift fork for 1st and 2nd. Symptoms: Bike jumps out of gear in 1st ONLY when downshifting from second …