1985 honda 250 four trax will not shift into 1st ?

[hndgnr]

1985 honda 250 four trax will not shift into 1st ? also would like to install a new fuel gauge that I can read if anyone knows where I can get one.   thanks

[Mech]

Have you read the owners manual.. some of the old models had a lock, you had to push a button or lever to get them into reverse and superlow,,

It might be you aren't doing it right, or the lock is malfunctioning..  The owner manual might point you in the right direction.

[hndgnr]

yes you have to do that for reverse. but not for 1st. I don't have the owners manual but I have a clymer manual.

[Mech]

And the shift in N-SL-1-2-3-4- Yes? And N-R ?

So is it first or superlow it won't engage ? And does the lever move without doing anything, or does it come up solid against something so it won't shift ?

[hndgnr]

Ok thanks for the response. stupid me I was trying to shift SL down from N. I guess I don't have a problem after all. thanks alot

[Mech]

Ha.. It happens !

Good onya.