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Message started by smokey02 on 06/01/06 at 09:24:56

Title: Broken shift rod
Post by smokey02 on 06/01/06 at 09:24:56

Had my first breakdown yesterday. As I was leaving the factory, I pushed the shifter down just to be sure I was in first, the pedal just flopped down. But I made it home (17-20mph) took me a long time to drive 12 miles. Would have been easier if it got stuck in 2nd, but sure glad it didn't stick in neutral. Will try to pick up a shift rod today.

I bought my 96 just last Oct (05) with 6500 miles on it, now has 9800 miles on it, mostly city miles commuting to work. I love this bike, and I sure enjoy this website, so much good info.

Title: Re: Broken shift rod
Post by vroom1776 on 06/01/06 at 14:28:04

yup, mine just broke too, but I'm stuck in 5th gear! New rod will be here next Tues. >:( but I have a V* to ride too!

One bike to ride, another to work on!

Title: Re: Broken shift rod
Post by smokey02 on 06/03/06 at 09:10:59

No second bike here, have to drive the T100 truck, crummy 20mpg.

Title: Re: Broken shift rod
Post by Guido on 06/03/06 at 11:28:28

20mpg? what's that??? I get 10mpg in my 94 Ram 1500 4X4 and 8 to 10 in my 83 CJ5. Thumper gets 55 to 65mpg. Not hard to figure why I bought a bike, huh?! ;D