1987 250 Big Red Won't shift into 1st gear PLZ HELP
 

Everything seems normal, cranks right up...push the shifter and it feels like it has shifted, the neutral light even goes off...but it's not in gear...shifter is good and tight, never had any problems before this....anyone know a good starting point of figuring out what the problem might be?

1987 250 Big Red Won't shift into 1st gear PLZ HELP
 

Does it go through all the gears with the trike off?

1987 250 Big Red Won't shift into 1st gear PLZ HELP
 

It won't change...running or not...

1987 250 Big Red Won't shift into 1st gear PLZ HELP
 

If my memory is correct , when you're in neutral you should up shift for 1th through 5th, not down from neutral ; your reverse cable may need adjustment if this is the 87' Honda TRX 250 Big Red ATC ; correct me if i'm wrong ! ...............williebee

1987 250 Big Red Won't shift into 1st gear PLZ HELP
 

Well Willie, you're correct but not sure how that has anything to do with my problem. It won't go into gear shifting up or down...shifter moves, but no gear! Just want an idea where to start before tearing into it...

1987 250 Big Red Won't shift into 1st gear PLZ HELP
 

your going under the right side case after draining the oil, if your lucky the sping assemby is off your shifter (bottom rear of cranck case) if your not the shift shaft may be broken and that is a HUGE job to change

1987 250 Big Red Won't shift into 1st gear PLZ HELP
 

Thanks, we'll try that! We have an old 3 wheeler we kept for parts so hubby said he'll take that one apart first to see how everything is, then check the "good" one [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] We'll probably need some parts out of the old one anyway!

1987 250 Big Red Won't shift into 1st gear PLZ HELP
 

did that fix it if no email me il tell you whats wrong at socasml@yahoo.com

1987 250 Big Red Won't shift into 1st gear PLZ HELP
 

Thanks...I think hubby found what is wrong. The rear axle is stripped...so it was changing gears, but just couldn't go anywhere! I have one ordered, hope it works!