Gear selector - return spring?

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   So, my Gen 1 RSV fell over off the side stand (my stupid fault, stopped facing downhill while I opened a gate). Some minor cosmetic gravel rash, but now the gear selector has developed a mind of its own. The bike runs fine and I can (with some care) find a gear & get drive. I’m assuming I’ve broken or dislodged the shifter return spring?If so, any advice on what I might be looking at to fix? 

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myveetwin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto3 racer Joined: 07 Jul 2022 Location: Daventry Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote myveetwin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Gear selector - return spring? Posted: 10 Apr 2023 at 19:01
	So, my Gen 1 RSV fell over off the side stand (my stupid fault, stopped facing downhill while I opened a gate). Some minor cosmetic gravel rash, but now the gear selector has developed a mind of its own. The bike runs fine and I can (with some care) find a gear & get drive. I’m assuming I’ve broken or dislodged the shifter return spring? If so, any advice on what I might be looking at to fix?
	Stephen W.

Spoonz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admins Group Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Location: North Devon Status: Offline Points: 10957	Post Options Post Reply Quote Spoonz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Apr 2023 at 21:17
	Hard to say, Could be spring hopefully, or maybe a bent selector shaft if it feels tight to move. If you drop the clutch side casing you should be able to see any broken spring etc. If it looks intact you will need to remove the shaft and put it on a straight edge to see if it bent.

legend88 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Newcastle Status: Offline Points: 6699	Post Options Post Reply Quote legend88 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Apr 2023 at 08:59
	I can't offer any more than Spoonz on the selector but can suggest the US spec sidestand. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't have happened if you had one fitted. PM me if interested.