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Message started by Kirk on 03/10/10 at 13:43:57

Title: Is it me or is it time 4 Maintenance???
Post by Kirk on 03/10/10 at 13:43:57

Hello all. I started noticing something wierd going on with my S40. It seems like its harder than normal to shift into gears aside from the usual false nuetral that is in between 4 & 5. I thought it might be because I hadnt changed the oil all season so I put in some fresh Synthetic 10W-40 and it still is hard to shift from 1,2 2,3 and 4,5 downshifting is fine but upshifting is getting a bit tricky. Any idea on what to check or replace???? Thanks n advance as always Savyriders :o) :exclamation

Title: Re: Is it me or is it time 4 Maintenance???
Post by bill67 on 03/10/10 at 14:17:17

You might need to adjust you clutch cable.

Title: Re: Is it me or is it time 4 Maintenance???
Post by verslagen1 on 03/10/10 at 15:21:22

You've been stomping on the gear change lever haven't you?!

You might need to relocate the lever on the spline.
then readjust the lever height to suit.

Title: Re: Is it me or is it time 4 Maintenance???
Post by Kirk on 03/10/10 at 18:27:20

@bill67 I will check the clutch cable thanks.
@Verslagen no sir I havent stomped the shifter at all I am really gentle when shifting skyblue but none the less she is still stubborn about upshifting so I was wondering why that is. But thanks for the feedback nonetheless. I will start with the clutch cable & pray that is the issue otherwise I will be lost like luggage at an airport.

Title: Re: Is it me or is it time 4 Maintenance???
Post by Ed L. on 03/10/10 at 18:27:58

Check your shifter rod that goes between the pedal and tranny. They bend real easy under multiple stomps. If it is bent replace it, don't try to straighten it cause it will break.

Title: Re: Is it me or is it time 4 Maintenance???
Post by Routy on 03/10/10 at 20:15:25

I've learned to hold upward pressure until I dump the clutch, and it goes in every time. Try it, you'll like it !

Others say don't use the clutch....just let up on the throttle a touch and it'll pop right in.

Title: Re: Is it me or is it time 4 Maintenance???
Post by Kirk on 03/11/10 at 07:28:10

Thanks guys at least now I have somewhere to start troubleshooting from. I will try the upward foot pressure and get back to enjoying the open road on my baby again. Happy riding All!!!!!

Title: Re: Is it me or is it time 4 Maintenance???
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/11/10 at 08:23:21

If it wont shift easily w/o the clutch, it needs looked at. That little transmission is generally a smooth operator, w/ just a couple of "sometimes" hassles. A regular problem w/ shifting indicates a need for maintenance, to me. It oughta shift from 2nd to 5th, w/ no clutch, w/ shift times between gears so short as to almost sound like the engine just missed a beat. Time the toes comin up (or put a little preload on the shifter) to the throttle snapping off & it either shifts or something is wrong. All you gotta do is unload the gears in the tranny, no need to roll the throttle to idle position.

* I really havent a clue how I make the shifts when Im playing, I know I make a quick move with the ankle, but is it all timing? Is it some preload & then as soon as I feel it move, I apply the quick ankle move? IDK, but it works & works very well, except for the 2 to 1 or 1 to 2 shift. Too many RPM difference in there. It Can be done, but its hard to get it down to the point of being sure its not gonna jerk the bikes guts around, so I quit trying. I try to not wind up in the ditch because of a too tight to navigate learning curve.

Title: Re: Is it me or is it time 4 Maintenance???
Post by juang on 03/12/10 at 07:48:56

I'm having a similar problem. I replaced the clutch cable already and have been playing with it, but still nothing. (i was going to do that anyways, but since this problem started, I decided to do it now)

With my bike it is a weird sound that wasn't there before. Every time I go from 1-2 or 2-3 or 3-4 I get this sound as is something was "fitting into place" It always had that noise, but now it is just a little lauder.

I'm guessing it has something to do with the foot lever since it happens in all gear shifts and not just in one in particular. Any ideas?