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Message started by Wagslick on 09/15/08 at 13:41:38

Title: Savage not shifting.
Post by Wagslick on 09/15/08 at 13:41:38

Recently the shifting rod between my gear shift lever and the transmission of the bike broke in half. I ordered a replacement part and fixed it. Here's the thread dealing with that problem: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1220735192/0

Well since I have reinstalled the new gear shift rod, I'm able to push the gear shift down and lift up with my foot like normal however the bike never clicks into another gear. The shift lever travels up or down and inch like it's supposed to, and I've got the clutch in like i'm supposed to, but the bike just doesn't shift. I'm wondering if some transmission problem actually caused the shift rod to break. Any ideas?
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Title: Re: Savage not shifting.
Post by YonuhAdisi on 09/15/08 at 13:55:27

Are you just testing the shifting with the engine off or will it not go in when you try to take off on it?

On the FireLizard, it is almost impossible to get the thing in gear unless the engine is running. But with the engine running I have no problems at all.

Title: Re: Savage not shifting.
Post by Robertomoe on 09/15/08 at 14:03:12

yeah, try rolling it back and forth a little, sometimes it will just "sponge"

Title: Re: Savage not shifting.
Post by verslagen1 on 09/15/08 at 15:25:26

Check clymers

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Title: Re: Savage not shifting.
Post by Wagslick on 09/15/08 at 19:26:30

Well, I think I fixed it. I positioned the location where the shift rod meets the little twisty thing a little further back. Made shifting easier. Plus when the bike is on the road, (your right) it shifts a heck of a lot easier. I just need to adjust the height of my shift lever now.

Title: Re: Savage not shifting.
Post by uniquelyme on 10/16/08 at 12:33:20

What ever come of your findings on this?? I am having trany problems my self and looking not to bust open the motor if I can help it. Any suggestions, or help would be appreciated....thanks in advance
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