can't engage neutral following prolonged use of clutch eg in slow moving traffic. Also if revs greater than 600, difficulty experienced in engaging 1st gear. reg2002- 72.000 miles on clock. any suggestions?
2006-09-29 02:39:03 · 2 answers · asked by Andy Y 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Possible wear on clutch and springs. remove plates and see if any wear on lobes. alsso change springs for heavy duty ones
2006-09-29 06:09:02 · answer #1 · answered by The Count 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of bikes have the same problem. The transmission gears, shafts, shift drums and shift forks can be worn just a little. Especially on high mileage bikes such as yours.
Rev the engine and shift gears when the rpms are slowing down..
When the rear wheel is moving, the gears on the counter shaft are applying pressure to the gears on the main shaft. The main shaft is turning from the turning of the crankshaft (engine, piston and rings). The 2 transmission shafts are turning with different forces against each other. The engine is turning, locking the transmission gears of the two shafts, trying to turn the rear wheel. When you rev the engine, the gears aren't applying force against each other making it easier to shift.
Either learn to live with the problem, or have the transmission serviced.
2006-09-29 11:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋