And is it unadvisable to ride it when it's having difficulties?? I ask cause i wanted to ride it to the dealer but I don't want it to get further damage??
2007-08-14 17:28:43 · 6 answers · asked by Nefer 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
It is better safe than sorry when your life is at stake. The first thing I would check is the adjustment of the clutch cable starting at the lever. If you recently installed new levers that is a common problem. If it is a new bike it could be time for an oil change or you just got one. But I seriously doubt this would cause EXTREME difficulty shifting....maybe only in neutral and clunking sound, popping out of 1st ect. It depends on how far the dealer is from your location. Since we dont know the make and model ask the service manager of the dealership if he has heard of any such problems with your particular bike, explain the problem in detail and you not wanting to ride it in. For a small fee they may have the means of picking your bike up.
2007-08-16 05:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my case, hard shifting usually means a clutch adjustment is needed.
Ride it to the dealer, shift slowly, don't try any speed shifting.
2007-08-15 10:41:40 · answer #2 · answered by strech 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could be the clutch cable needs adjusting. if it slips or sometimes drops 2 gears when you shift down one it could be your clutch discs and springs. some 90's bikes dont like going into neutral when they are running. sometimes it just does it when its cold becuause the fluids are to thick and cold or dirty.
2007-08-15 16:15:03 · answer #3 · answered by em9sredbeam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ride'n it to the dealer won't do much if its only a few miles
ur prolly have a stripper gear box, or perhaps a drity one. maybe u have something stuck in the clutch basket
but its really hard to say, just take it to a mechanic/dealer and have them do it
2007-08-15 00:54:37 · answer #4 · answered by strrt 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First check your clutch cable.
It might just be a simple adjustment.
There ought to be just a hint of slack before it takes up tension.
Read the manual.
It might save you the shop fee.
2007-08-15 14:55:10 · answer #5 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually when i encounter problems in shifting gear or roughness when shifting gears, it usually means i have to change my engine oil.
Or when i've just changed my engine oil the oil needs time to bind to the gears inside the engine..
2007-08-15 11:18:53 · answer #6 · answered by JaZzY_D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋