Hello,

I have a 1983 Yamaha YTM 200e. When the engine is running and transmission is in neutral, there is a knocking within the transmission (i think its there). When the bike is in first gear, it will either slip out of gear and grind or lock up completely (drive shaft will not turn). The bike drives fine in all other gears, no noises what so ever.

I had the clutch casing off and everything seems in order there. I am pretty sure the clutch has been adjusted to the correct tension using the adjuster bolt on the outer casing.

What should I be looking for to trouble shoot this issue? The bike is new to me (Lower engine was in parts on clutch side). Do you think my issue is with the clutch side, or on the pull start side (based on first gear slipping)? I'd rather not take the drive shaft apart if I do not have to.



Thanks for your time!

 

sounds like a blown first gear in the trans to me

 

I have finally tracked down the yamaha and Clymer manuals for this bike. Once I have mentally prepared myself to break down the engine I will post back with my findings. My weekend project has turned into a month project

 

my yamaha 200e does the same thing and i have no idea how to fix it. when you get yours fixed can u tell me how u did it?

 

Hello,

I'm picking up 1 1985 200e this weekend with a bad primary clutch and grooves in the drum. Hopefully I can get the parts for cheap because I was thinking about using this rig for ice racing.

Pete