Swap meet starts at 11 at the Albion Fairgrounds. Maybe coffee in Maple Ridge somewhere beforehand? We used to meet for coffee a spot near the old Albion ferry landing (Bruce's Country Market ??) - is that still going?
Shawn, the clutch has been working fine. It’s possible that it is to blame. That would be an easy fix. It doesn’t slip so much as chunk and juddder, and not all the time. When I get the transmission cover gasket, I’ll ride it some more. It could well be the clutch. That would be my hope, but I’ll do some research in the meantime.
Steve, splitting the cases is the last resort. I’ll certainly exhaust all other options first.
Could be a bent shifter fork. Most likely if a fork is bent, it’s because the dogs and ears are worn, then the gears slip apart and bend the fork. One problem causing the other, I’m thinking.
The screw was staked at the factory and you can see it hasn’t moved. I thought it would be too good to be true. So I’ll get the gasket and ride it a bit more maybe, to try a get a definitive diagnosis. But I’m pretty sure I’m looking for a transmission or parts there of.
I’m assuming you mean Ohillips head rather than cross head Ross? Your entire motorcycle is fastened together with JIS head screwdriver heads. I strongly suggest getting all 3 different sized heads at Princess Auto. You may need to buy a multi head tip mini box.