1983 Venture and 2nd Gear

[mshowe]

I am considering purchasing a 1983 with 33k on it. Could someone tell me, do all 2nd gears go out? If so, is there a typical mileage? Can anything be done to help prevent it?

 

When/if it does go out, can one still ride the bike without 2nd gear without fear of further damaging things?

 

Thank you from a newbie to the forum.

[mini-muffin]

Yes all the 2nd gears will go out usually around 62000 miles or so. Some can go early some a bit later. You can do the fix or get a tranny out of a Mark II (86 - 93). Then the problem will be solved for good.

 

Margaret

[Rocket]

I am considering purchasing a 1983 with 33k on it. Could someone tell me, do all 2nd gears go out? If so, is there a typical mileage? Can anything be done to help prevent it?

 

When/if it does go out, can one still ride the bike without 2nd gear without fear of further damaging things?

 

Thank you from a newbie to the forum.

 

You could do the 2nd gear work preventativly, over the winter downtime. Some just bypass 2nd gear, as they have not gotten around to fixing it.