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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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i just got a xlx 1000 after i ride for about 20 miles it dosent shift in to first,when i first start out it shifts great,can anyone help me figure this out please.
 
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What happens when you try to shift into first? Can you shift into all the other gears?
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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at first it shifts perfect after 20 miles or it wont shift back into first i changed both trans and motor oil didnt help.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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it does shift to all the other gears but second and third have a little trouble
 
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at first it shifts perfect after 20 miles or it wont shift back into first i changed both trans and motor oil didnt help.
Have you tried a shifter adjustment?
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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no how do i do that
 
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first I'd adjust the clutch and the cable
 
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mine sticks every once in awhile, I usually bump it up into third and then shift back down through and it goes right in, but it doesn't happen very often. If it won't go in at all, and your shifter has plenty of clearance when you're shifting, it might be time to pull the gears for a quick look.
 
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Originally Posted by guitarman023
mine sticks every once in awhile, I usually bump it up into third and then shift back down through and it goes right in, but it doesn't happen very often. If it won't go in at all, and your shifter has plenty of clearance when you're shifting, it might be time to pull the gears for a quick look.
Bingo!
 
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