1976 CT 70 transmission clicks in 3rd

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Jaxon

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Hi all,

Long time lurker, first time poster.

I'm restoring a 1976 CT 70. When I bought it, it had been badly neglected but still ran.

I changed the timing chain & clutch (and clutch springs). The bike now runs nice and smooth, clutch operates well, but it makes a loud clicking noise in third gear. Last time I dropped the oil I did have some shavings in it. All parts are OEM Honda.

Is the clicking in 3rd from something I might have done? I sure don't remember hearing it before, but to be honest the timing chain was so loud that I might have heard it and just put it off as that. And the exhaust was leaking badly. What could it be? Thanks a lot for your help!
 
OLD CT

OLD CT

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Bad news, you are going to have to split the cases and look at the shift forks for damage/wear and transmission up close and personal. The clicking was caused by the schmuck who beat the piss out of it ''speed shift'' before you bought it.
 
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Jaxon

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Thanks for the replies all - I don't feel any jerking or anything, just hear it. I was hoping it could somehow be related to me changing the clutch or timing chain. I'm a decent mechanic, but you never know. But I don't see how it would only be in third gear with either of those repairs anyway. I guess if it has to come apart it'll likely have to sit until fall. Thank you.
 
OLD CT

OLD CT

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Both missing 3rd gear teeth AND worn/''bent'' shift fork issues can be isolated to 3rd gear only issues. See you in the fall.
 
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Jaxon

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Thanks for the replies fellas. I'll dig in to it and share what the results are, but I suspect you're all correct.
 
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