1986 Yamaha Moto4 225 (YFM225) Stuck in Neutral

[anryu451]

Rescued this thing from sitting in a warehouse the last two decades. Finally got it to fire, but when I put it into neutral to do so its now stuck in neutral, and wont shift no matter how much pushing, rocking, etc. Even with throttle it wont. Range lever on left side will go from H to L, but not to R, and this makes no difference on it being stuck in neutral.

Any suggestions?

[Frank Angerano]

Is it possable that the reason the bike was left in the barn in the first place was due to a blown tranny? Were you able to get any background on the bike from the last person who owned it when you got the bike ? 

[Stephen Mcwilliams]

could it be linkage

 

 

[Ajmboy]

Is that semi auto or clutch? How's the oil condition/level? I agree with @Frank Angerano maybe it already had tranny issues.

[wanrep]

I'm pretty sure the range selector on those old Yamaha's won't go in reverse unless it's in 1st gear.

As for not shifting into 1st....first place to check is the shift mechanism that sits behind the clutch.  You'll have to pull the right engine cover and remove the 2 clutches to see it.  See if it's turning the shift drum when you move the shift lever up or down.  A manual is a must if you've never had one apart.

[Thingfish]

I have an 86 225. Bought it a couple of months ago. Runs great. Today I used it for spraying. Drove it in 1st low and putted around. Then I tried to put it in second and it would not shift. But I could shift it to neutral but it stayed there. No upshift. Had issues moving the dual range shifter. Walked away and came back later and wiggled the range finder and got it to shift. Sprayed another tank this time in high first. This time I can’t shift up or fully into neutral. When I find the issue I will post. Oil and filter are fresh and like you starting and running did not change a thing. 

[Arizona]

the yamahas dont like you to play with the brake adjustments as it effects the ability to shift properly, it all ties in. 

Everyone i have had has done that, you can try to loosen up the rear brake cable adjustment then try to put in gear. 

Az