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by Dennis » Sat Jan 24, 2004 6:42 pm
<br />Background as follows:<br /><br />Since 1974 when I got it in boxes and brought it back to life, the bike has shifted without problem, although always a bit on the hard side. It has always had six clutch plates. The ones in the bike now are brand new. A few months ago, after riding about 20 minutes at 40-45 m.p.h. I could not push or pull the shift lever into any gear with my toes or foot. I had to lean down and muscle it with my hand to get to any gear. I stopped riding and returned the bike to the garage.<br />I then was out of town for a few months and the bike sat.<br />Upon return I ran the bike briefly and it shifted without problem, as it had for the thirty-odd previous years. However, after about 20 minutes it again "froze" for a few minutes, but then came back to normal operation.<br />One expert, respected source advises simply going to 5 disks and corresponding plates. But both the Honda and Clymer Manuals for this bike show six, and I have the long history of problem-free operation.<br />What is going on, and how can I cure this once and for all?<br />Thanks to the worldwide 305 gang for any help you can give.<br />Dennis in Houston
