Starting from a dead stop in 4th...
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Road Captain
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Why?
Tourer
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Lighten up bud, just given you a hard time.
I agree with every body else though. Some jackass was probably screwin with your bike. And with that being said, that would be the only reason I wouldn't mind having one of the security systems put on it.
I agree with every body else though. Some jackass was probably screwin with your bike. And with that being said, that would be the only reason I wouldn't mind having one of the security systems put on it.
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I know, I know. I've been snappen at everything lately. I dont know what the hell is wrong with me. Not enough saddle time for sure.
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i was hoping someone would say this has happened before and it has nothing to do with the beer or someone touching the bike while you were not looking.
yesterday i was in forth approaching a stop light, thought lowered to 1st but gear pedal seemed soft. normally when i lower to any gear i feel the click. while on the light stopped i tried to check if i can go to neutral but no luck. as the light turned green i move and found i was in high gear and then i was able to lower fine. so for a moment while i was stopped i could not change the gear and the gear pedal would not click down. i think i even tried going to the highest just so i can force going to 1st to begin with.
i was concerned of finding a defect in the trans.
yesterday i was in forth approaching a stop light, thought lowered to 1st but gear pedal seemed soft. normally when i lower to any gear i feel the click. while on the light stopped i tried to check if i can go to neutral but no luck. as the light turned green i move and found i was in high gear and then i was able to lower fine. so for a moment while i was stopped i could not change the gear and the gear pedal would not click down. i think i even tried going to the highest just so i can force going to 1st to begin with.
i was concerned of finding a defect in the trans.
Last edited by manborn; Aug 8, 2009 at 01:26 PM.
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When I was first learning to ride on my Kawi 500 I pulled into a gas station...clicked all the way down to 1st gear when I was turning in. Found out what happens when you let out the clutch in 1st while moving too fast. Rear wheel locked up for a split second, and let out a nice "bark". I didnt lose control or drop it, but I was alittle embarrassed.
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Unless my clutch lever is in, my bike will only start in neutral. I don't leave a stop unless I know I'm in first gear. It's bad for all parts of the bike. (drivetrain). Iv'e done it in second gear, but never fourth. Keep it in the wind, HOLLYWOOD.........................
