Won't shift into neutral...

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Aug 18, 2011 | 10:09 PM

#21

kilgoretrout

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From: PA, USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThaBrock

He had to have been rocking the bike back and forth trying to shift.... DIDN'T YOU????????

Even if he doesn't admit it..... We all know he did.
Oh yes he did.

Aug 18, 2011 | 11:48 PM

#22

Shadow

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From: Mud hut, Zululand

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilgoretrout

I was gonna tell him to push the bike forward... pop the clutch... and then try to put it in neutral again. LOL...

Sometimes just letting the clutch out slightly works too - it's what I do when mine sticks slightly.
Only ever happens when the bike is totally stationary. This would confirm Dylan's comment on movement.

Aug 19, 2011 | 12:07 AM

#23

davethepom

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From: Queensland, Australia

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sprock

Anyone got recommendations on a heavy duty thread locker to set the gear shifter
lever bolt ?

Loctite 262 works for me. It's anti-corrosive too. I've never had anything I used it on come loose. You've just got to make sure you clean the thread with some solvent first.

A little bit of heat makes it easier to undo the bolts when you need to.