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06 Sportsman 700 wont shift into reverse unless engine off

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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 04:31 PM
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Exclamation 06 Sportsman 700 wont shift into reverse unless engine off

I have an 06 SP 700 efi. It will only shift into reverse with the engine off otherwise runs fine. Any ideas? Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 04:06 AM
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Usually clutch/belt wear causing creeping is the main reason on not being able to shift,but usually affects all gear ranges. If just reverse is affected check the linkage assy along along with the shift belcrank on the transmission.If these are tight,then could be a gear problem behind cover #3. Items 5-7 or 19-22.Dirt Cheap Yamaha & Polaris OEM Parts & Accessories – Cycle Parts Warehouse
 
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