Hard down shifting.
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+1 on the clutch adjustment, do this on a cold engine. Clutch pack and handle. Then if that doesn't cure go in and check your primary chain. Big fix would be a slipping shift lever on the shifter shaft going into the trans.
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As other have said, check clutch adjustment first. If clutch ok, put bike on a jack, remove linkage and try shifting with some vice grips in the shift shaft (careful not to strip the splines). Rotate rear wheel by hand a bit. This will eliminate any linkage issues as the cause. You should be able tell at that point whether it's a linkage or tranny issue.
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I had problems up shifting. It was the stock shift linkage that sometimes locked up. I replaced it with the Landmark Stainless Steel Shift Linkage.
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Clutch adjustment is fine. Shift linkage from the levers is new about 6 months ago & replaced with heim joints. Am getting ready to go pull the cover soon. Thanks, will let you know what I find.
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While the top cover is off, check the shifter pawl adjustment.
Also inspect the springs on the shifter pawl, and eyeball the shifter pawl for any damage.
Now would also be the time to remove the shift drum, and the right side cover from the trans.
Slide out the shifter fork shaft and remove and inspect the forks.
Also check the throwout bearing while the right side cover is off.
Also inspect the springs on the shifter pawl, and eyeball the shifter pawl for any damage.
Now would also be the time to remove the shift drum, and the right side cover from the trans.
Slide out the shifter fork shaft and remove and inspect the forks.
Also check the throwout bearing while the right side cover is off.
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Feb 25, 2017 at 03:19 PM.