fawzi963 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 My '79 DT175 sometimes takes ages to get into neutral! And week by week, it seems like it's increasing in terms of difficulty to find neutral. Any advice or help is appreciated Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted June 11, 2014 Change the oil, check the oil level and check the chain tension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fawzi963 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Change the oil, check the oil level and check the chain tension. Changed the oil recently and the oil level is fine. And for the chain tension, do I push up the chain from half way through, I shouldn't have a chain that travels more than 3 cm vertical correct? Thanks for your help Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fawzi963 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Oh btw could low lubrication on the chain be a factor not helping neutral to be engaged? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted June 11, 2014 40mm at a point 4 chain links behind the chain tensioner when the chain is at it's tightest point. The chain should always be well lubed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Clutch dragging,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DtMitch Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I would also say its either clutch related of the gearbox internals. Does the bike ever wanna pull away even with the clutch in? If so its dragging, i believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted June 12, 2014 Moderator Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hahahahahahahaha Dt175 with gearbox internals problem. No. Its the clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DtMitch Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Calm down, im just giving my opinon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted June 13, 2014 Moderator Share Posted June 13, 2014 Just sarcasm. Dt175 gearbox internals are all but indestructable in proper use. Even improper use doesent really hurt them. Its basic with sensible tolerances and built to last. I have never known one fail without real serious neglect and or abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevtheRev Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 If the front sprocket is hooked it may affect gear selection , otherwise as above , check the chain tension and clutch cable freeplay at the lever . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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