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Thanks Tom
Hi Ed. Yes I have the Os or the Dots (dont remember which but it only works one way) lined up just like we went over on the phone. Should I pull the lever back off and line it up like most of the pics on the web? Say 1 or 2 o'clock? I seem to remember reading a while back about somebody getting a KS shaft in upside down so it was locked up. Would that affect the ability to slide back out of neutral would it? And besides the kickstarter is working fine. I remember when I had the case apart I ran it through the gears by manipulating the shifter shaft and the drive sprocket. Everything was engaging just fine. If I had it on the ground I could rock it back and forth abd work the clutch just to see if it just needs a little more coaxing back into neutral. Shoot, maybe I ought to adjust the clutch so it's really disengaging before I start borrowing trouble.
S

I was just seeing ghosts. The transmission is shifting just fine. I'm wondering if there is a very slight mechanical disadvantage in the CB77 shifting mechanism compared to the CB160's direct connection and that is what I was feeling.
S

I may suggest you make every shift Like You Mean To.
One you get used to it you won't even notice a difference from direct lever shift. ...................lm

Steverino wrote:I was just seeing ghosts. The transmission is shifting just fine. I'm wondering if there is a very slight mechanical disadvantage in the CB77 shifting mechanism compared to the CB160's direct connection and that is what I was feeling.
S

Tank Prep
After blasting with Aluminum Oxide
I wish I could get my phone to focus

KIMG1200 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr
KIMG1205 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

Painted with lacquer

KIMG0006 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

Thank You Ed
I decided that the original shift lever was going to look bad next to all the polished up pieces so I ordered a nos one today.
KIMG0018 (1) by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr
shift lever by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

Here are some pictures of where I am at today. I have quite a few things left to install but I appreciate anyone letting me know if you see any cable routed wrong or any other problems. I took pictures but if I had it to do over I would of taken more.
KIMG0019 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr
KIMG0022 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

My NOS shift lever showed up today. When I put the two side by side I noticed that not only was the original ball missing, but, the entire toe pedal had been broken off. The "repair" had been made by bending a couple inches of the lever sideways 90 degrees to make a "new" toe pedal. The lack of leverage must of been what made me think the transmission was shifting stiffly.
KIMG0035 (2) by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr
KIMG0036 (1) by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

I am now waiting for the new rear pin to show up in my mail box.
KIMG0039 (1) by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

Is the ground strap for the battery supposed go to that upper motor mount bolt that is visible in the top center part of this picture?
KIMG0043 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

The ground cable passes through the Hole In The Frame Just to the Right of that rear bolt then bends to the front and attaches to that bolt, lock washer then nut. ..............lm

Steverino wrote:My NOS shift lever showed up today. When I put the two side by side I noticed that not only was the original ball missing, but, the entire toe pedal had been broken off. The "repair" had been made by bending a couple inches of the lever sideways 90 degrees to make a "new" toe pedal. The lack of leverage must of been what made me think the transmission was shifting stiffly.
KIMG0035 (2) by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr
KIMG0036 (1) by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

I am now waiting for the new rear pin to show up in my mail box.
KIMG0039 (1) by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

Is the ground strap for the battery supposed go to that upper motor mount bolt that is visible in the top center part of this picture?
KIMG0043 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

Thank You LM
I always appreciate your help. Here is the ground cable that was on the bike when I got it. I am getting a good used one that has the original ends on it.

KIMG0045 by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr

Here is the replacement.
ground cable by Steve Steverinomeister, on Flickr