I have the same problem with my 1979 GS850G that I had with my previous 1978 GS70E. Although I have recently fitted new EBC clutch friction plates/steel plates and HD springs, it is almost impossible to select Neutral. If, at a standstill, and the bike is in 1st, I will normally have to turn the engine off to get back to Neutral. With the engine running on a few occasions, it will go from 1st to 2nd and back but not able to get into neutral. Does not matter if bike is warmed up or not. Anyone else had this problem - is it the forks, spring or what??