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Sep 12, 2015 | 05:07 PM

#11

grbrown

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From: Bedford UK

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Originally Posted by Mark@ Baker Drivetrain

The shifter pawl spring is what returns the shifter but if that were broke you would be having this issue in multiple gears not just one. Tell you the truth I can't think of what would make the shifter not return in ONLY the 2-3 shift. There is nothing special about third gear.Maybe a shift fork is bent and making the shift drum hang up. My best guess without seeing it.

Agreed, I've had that experience! A possibility is simply that the OP isn't treading or lifting the lever fully and, by coincidence, that is the only change he currently has problems with.

Sep 12, 2015 | 05:18 PM

#12

Rat Trap

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From: Utah

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Originally Posted by Mark@ Baker Drivetrain

There is nothing special about third gear.

Are you kidding? That's my favorite gear in the mountains. It's most definitely special.

Sorry, couldn't help it.

Sep 12, 2015 | 06:33 PM

#13

Retrop

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Originally Posted by INJEKTER

ok so bike is new,,, from day one...sometimes when i shift from 2nd to 3rd the shift lever doesnt re set...i try to hit 3rd and the lever is still "up" and i have to double tap it for it to drop so i can shift...i took it to dealer ... and of course it didnt happen when ": they " rode it......im like if you know how its supposed to work... ie what causes the shifter to re set.... then ****ing check that...but they are just monkeys and dont get the logic....any ideas?

Did you have the tech monkeys take the bike out on the road for a road test so they could make note of any irregularities? If not, they are just whizzing in the wind and both of you are wasting your time.