It can be the chain OR the sliding gear dogs slipping against the mating gears and not allowing it to keep engaged.Its NOT always the chain grinding,can be the gears! Most of the ones I repaired included the chain (always replace),slider gear,plus mating gears,sometimes the shift forks if grooved,and ALWAYS replace the circlips,don't reuse. If in doubt a reputable dealer will help you! OPT

 

here are a few pic,s I took.

 

Ok I'm headed to the local dealer now and will let you know what they have to say.

Thanks again OPT

 

Chain a lot of the times is the main problem,but there are needle bearings in the gears that could be worn also. Dogs on gears don't look bad from pics,but if in doubt let a good mechanic look at the trans assembly! OPT

 

took it to the dealer and just walked into the shop and asked the mechanic to look at it and he said its the dog and fwd gear. I'm going to replace them and the chain.

 

That's usually what I had to replace! Don't forget the new circlips! OPT

 

yep I'm going to replace the circlips too

Thanks for all the help OPT

 

There's a snap ring that holds the main drive gear in place , if that snap ring pops of just a little it will cause the grinding in high and kick it out of gear ! Slack in chain and clutch belt can cause this !