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this is probably posted wrong but i'm new here and can't find info i'm looking for with the search tool. I have a 1997 Big Bear 4x4 350. To shift into reverse the rear brake pedal has to be puished and the select lever pulled back. PROBLEM: i allowed a "buddy" to "adjust" the brakes for me and now I can't get into reverse without using a screwdriver to push back the cable pin inside the shift selector. Maybe the brake adjustment had nothing to do with the issue but I'm pretty new and raw to bike mechanics so I'm looking for ANY help!:aargh:

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Did you try letting the rear brake adjustment all the way out and see if it works? Sounds related. That cable is lubed up right?

Yep, backed brakes off all the way and kept trying the shifter as I re-adjusted the brakes - got nowhere, cable is well lubed.

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Ajmboy said:

Is this your schematic:

1997 Yamaha BIG BEAR 2WD / YFM350UJN Parts, 1997 Yamaha BIG BEAR 2WD / YFM350UJN OEM Parts - BikeBandit.com

not really sure - yeah I'm dumb but I haven't tore anything down. Mine is a 4x4 if that makes any difference. ???? thanks for jumpin in !

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oxidized_black said:
1997 Yamaha YFM350FWJ BIG BEAR 4WD Parts, 1997 Yamaha YFM350FWJ BIG BEAR 4WD OEM Parts - BikeBandit.com

i don't know if this will help you out or not. do you have a service manual? if not i do. it covers the years 87-97.

That's it. I don't see any place to adjust the lockout. Thanks a bunch, appreciate it !

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