Problems downshifting
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Road Warrior
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Problems downshifting
I posted this in another section, but I thought I should post it here too just to make sure someone sees it.
I'm having a problem when pulling to a light, if I try to get two gears with the clutch pulled in the shifter gets stuck in a "state of limbo". After I downshift one gear the shift lever then gets stuck and I can lift it up and push it down but nothing happens, I have to release the clutch level then pull the lever in again in order to downshift or up shift again. What could be causing this?
I'm having a problem when pulling to a light, if I try to get two gears with the clutch pulled in the shifter gets stuck in a "state of limbo". After I downshift one gear the shift lever then gets stuck and I can lift it up and push it down but nothing happens, I have to release the clutch level then pull the lever in again in order to downshift or up shift again. What could be causing this?
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I posted this in another section, but I thought I should post it here too just to make sure someone sees it.
I'm having a problem when pulling to a light, if I try to get two gears with the clutch pulled in the shifter gets stuck in a "state of limbo". After I downshift one gear the shift lever then gets stuck and I can lift it up and push it down but nothing happens, I have to release the clutch level then pull the lever in again in order to downshift or up shift again. What could be causing this?
I'm having a problem when pulling to a light, if I try to get two gears with the clutch pulled in the shifter gets stuck in a "state of limbo". After I downshift one gear the shift lever then gets stuck and I can lift it up and push it down but nothing happens, I have to release the clutch level then pull the lever in again in order to downshift or up shift again. What could be causing this?
Try this: with the engine not running, bike in neutral, see how many gears you can upshift without rocking the bike back and forth. Now try it while rocking the bike back and forth...
You should be downshifting as you slow down, so that when you stop you are already in first gear.
Cruiser
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Make sure that the arm that attaches the shifter to the linkagage to greased up good and free from binding. Mine was greased up good but was hanging up when downshifting. Took the shaft out and made sure the bushing and such were good but the shaft was still sticky in the bushing. Took emery cloth to the shaft and freed it up to allow the spring to return the shifter after down shifting. Might give it a try.
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Check the adjustment of the clutch, and also make sure the transmission and especially the primary are not overfilled.
I would also check all the shift linkages to be sure they are secure and not binding. Be sure the lever at the transmission is tight to the shaft.
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