Hi guys, this is my first post from OZ.
I have 3 x BSA 250`s.. A Rigid C-11 3speed (Sn.ZC11 1199*). a Plunger C11G 4speed (Sn.ZC11 709*) and another C11G in parts Plus a heap of spares, along with other Brit bikes.
Excelsior, Norton etc
My Problem, I haven`t started any of these bike for over 5 yrs,so fresh fuel, new engine oil, charge battery etc..a bit of a tickle then 3 kicks and I`m grinning... BUT have found the gear lever on the C!!G doesn`t return to neutral position. I tried in and out of gear half a dozen times, no change..had to do it by hand.
I haven`t tried to ride it as is. Gearbox oil fine, clutch disengages OK, what`s the go? Leave it for another 5 or so years or pull the outer G/box cover off and check it out.
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer,
Roger in OZ.
Sounds like the gearchange spring is weak. Or the shaft for the gear lever is sizing up.
Agreed. Most likely the gear change return spring.
My C11 broke one leg off it's return spring, and I made a mess of taking the outer case off. Apparently, you are supposed to hold the kick-starter half engaged, not against the back-stop. I just yanked the back plate off, and damaged the back stop molding, a bit.
The return springs are available quite cheaply on ebay, maybe less than £5..
Hi,
Thanks so much for the replies, It`s a few years since I have done any work,or even uncovered these bikes, life got in the way, and now in retirement (semi) I feel it`s time to get them all up to spec, and hopefully get some miles under their belts. It`s amazing how much one forgets in such a short time
This C-11G was the first one to see light, so thats a good place to start.
Thanks once more, Roger in OZ