Thanks for that.my machine is a 1991 max iv. After watching a youtube video walking though the transmission being taken apart I've concluded that my shifter lever pin is sheered. Ive been driving my machine for 2 weeks before this event so I'm familiar enough with the "rock into gear" reality .but I can see how this could be helpful to someone's first few rides.so going to pop the engine and engine mount off to access the shifter lever for inspection and to install new one.has anyone reading ever done one or know someone who has?is there a chance I don't need to pull the engine for just the shifter lever? Seems unlikely but hey,ya never know.