downshift problems
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downshift problems
ok heres my problem. when im down shifting multiple gears at a time, it gets stuck in between gears. another words i'll push on the lever it'll go down but not engage in the next gear. i end up having to release the clutch a bit so i'll engage before i can continue shifting. what do i need to adjust tweek or beat with a sledge to fix it. Or do i need to take it back to the dealer for warrenty work. and or any other bits of info as to the cause or anything else. thanx alot for the help in advance
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RE: downshift problems
There are two possible reasons for it doing this (actually there are more but I don't want to depress you)
Because there are linkages with the gear selector, they need to greased from time to time, yep even the linkage under the rubber boot. And every year or so it does not hurt to grease the gear pedal pivot
Keep your chain adjusted and lubed, a chain that has excessive slack & tight spots (kajchunk -- kajchunk -- kajchunk) also has an effect on the up, but more so on the down shift. Wot you guys are talking about, is referred to as a "False Neutral" and these should be a thing of the past with modern Japanese gearboxes, (don't believe me, see if you can get a ride on a 80's bike for a comparison) You guys seem to have pretty newish bike, so if it continues I'd would be taking it back to the dealer.
Because there are linkages with the gear selector, they need to greased from time to time, yep even the linkage under the rubber boot. And every year or so it does not hurt to grease the gear pedal pivot
Keep your chain adjusted and lubed, a chain that has excessive slack & tight spots (kajchunk -- kajchunk -- kajchunk) also has an effect on the up, but more so on the down shift. Wot you guys are talking about, is referred to as a "False Neutral" and these should be a thing of the past with modern Japanese gearboxes, (don't believe me, see if you can get a ride on a 80's bike for a comparison) You guys seem to have pretty newish bike, so if it continues I'd would be taking it back to the dealer.
#7
RE: downshift problems
ORIGINAL: Tahoe SC
sounds to me like you're both downshifting while stopped at the light...stop doing that.
sounds to me like you're both downshifting while stopped at the light...stop doing that.
Mike
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#10
RE: downshift problems
ORIGINAL: snowboarding82
What doggy? Someone above said that our bikes are not supposed to do more than 1 down shift at a time? So you're supposed to click down let out the clutch click down let out the clutch etc....??? I just bang it down 5 times at about 20mph and slowing.
Mike
What doggy? Someone above said that our bikes are not supposed to do more than 1 down shift at a time? So you're supposed to click down let out the clutch click down let out the clutch etc....??? I just bang it down 5 times at about 20mph and slowing.
Mike
And if ya "bang" it down 5 times, your going to end up with a bent shift rod......dont really know what ya mean by "bang" but my bang is kciking it pretty hard.