Scooterotica

Where are you based? There are probably scooterists local to you, who'll help or lend you tools. It's worth a shout out, most scooterists will help out fellow scooterists.

I'm in south Wales. There are people I can call on, I think I'm going to have to do that.

Which bit of South Wales?

Bridgend

I've changed selector springs without removing the layshaft from the cases, personally I don't like using the kickstart plunger spring as a harder alternative, makes the change too stiff for normal everyday riding. As has been said check the sliding dog for wear and the gears where the dog engages. Also worth checking the selector tie bar for excessive play whist your at it.

Ian

I would have to disagree with the above regarding using a kickstart spring. I fitted one, and have found gearchanges to be no problem at all and thats with standard outer cables, not nylon lined.
Either way I would imagine the spring would need a short time to bed in a little, so may be stiff at first but then ease off. I have been warned off the purpose made stronger springs, as these can apparently be really stiff although i have no experience of them.
To reiterate though, i had no problems with the kickstart spring.
However, jumping out of gear can also be a symptom of a worn gear selector, the sliding dog. I changed both sprinng and dog for sil items and they work a treat.
It is a pretty involved job, but it is pretty straightforward.
Pay particular attention to making sure the layshaft is fully home, the gearbox is shimmed correctly, and that the endplate is secured properly.

LeightonRB20 wrote:Bridgend

Pm me your number, there's a few options. I'm in Newport.