[dehotrodz]

Hey guys, so here's what I've done.
I recently acquired a 2000 Honda 300fw in dire need of a freshening up of the engine.
I tore down the engine and had it bored .020 and installed a new piston, the timing chain was very loose so decided to go ahead and replace it.

So I took off the right cover and proceeded to disassemble everything, installed new chain and reassembled everything.
I really took my time and made sure things were correct when I reinstalled.

Now after the initial start and run it will not move. I tried the free play adjustment and no change. So I'm wondering if maybe the one way bearing on the back of the clutches could be installed backwards because the kick start doesn't work now.

I made sure my shift linkage was installed correctly by lining up the dot and arrow. So I don't think that is it.

When I put it in gear I get a small amount of movement then its like I'm in neutral, I even put it in gear and can roll it around like it's in neutral.

I would really like some experienced insight before I take the side cover off again.

Thank you in advance.

 

[dehotrodz]

Does your kickstart work? You need to open side cover back up and reset the plates in the change clutch (rear clutch). Pull he cover off and see if they are loose. They should be tight to the front of the basket, when you don't tighten the 4 bolts down evenly a little at the time you will bind them and cause your problem.

You had it, pulled side cover and clutches were loose. Loosened up the bolts and they snappped right back into position. Tightened everything back up and had cover back on and riding in less than 20 min.

Thank you.