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Gear sticking advice?? - 5/10/2008 6:22:37 PM

Kevin48

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I went for a ride today and noticed something new. When I came to a stop, I would try to get the bike back to neutral but it seemed the gears would stick alittle. If I was in third gear and tried to shift down to neutral, no matter how many times I shifted down, it seemed to be stuck. To fix it all I did was disengage the clutch a little, just to where it would catch, then pull the clutch in again and the gears would shift normally back to neutral. I went for about an hour ride around town and it happened about three times. Any ideas what causes this??

Thanks for the help!

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RE: Gear sticking advice?? - 5/10/2008 6:51:42 PM

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IIRC the gears turning at different rates causes this. IOW, Downshift prior to coming to a full stop.

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RE: Gear sticking advice?? - 5/10/2008 7:34:40 PM

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Not to sound like an idiot but what is IIRC and IOW?? This is something new I noticed today, I haven't changed my riding style. Im also due for an oil change, do you think that might have anything to do with it. Jay from what you said above, I guess this is normal and I just never realized?

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RE: Gear sticking advice?? - 5/10/2008 9:07:52 PM

ikhoudvanu199

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did you take the MSF course?

always downshift to 1st as you come to a stop(in face keep yourself in a gear that matches your speed, even if the clutch is engaged)...that should be habbit, just in case you need to move real quick

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RE: Gear sticking advice?? - 5/10/2008 9:49:55 PM

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I have been riding for several years, I always downshift when coming to a stop. Sometimes though, you cant make it all the way to first if you stop some what quickly. Like I said, today was the first day I noticed it. I just inquiring to make sure nothing is wrong with the bike. I appreciate the help, keep posting if you have any other ideas, concerns or comments.

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RE: Gear sticking advice?? - 5/10/2008 10:00:33 PM

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sorry, didnt mean to sound like a d*ck

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RE: Gear sticking advice?? - 5/10/2008 10:05:56 PM

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No, I didnt think you were coming across as a d!ck at all. I just want to make sure the bike is ok and everyone doesnt start telling me its operator error. I appreciate the help!

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RE: Gear sticking advice?? - 5/10/2008 10:25:17 PM

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Mine does this on occasion as well. Just involves the synchros not lining up. Nothing to worry about.

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RE: Gear sticking advice?? - 5/11/2008 10:19:35 AM

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Thanks Aken, that was the explanation I was looking for. Just a bit short on words at that moment.

IOW- In other words
IIRC- If I recall Correctly

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