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Message started by Thomas Rhode on 03/23/16 at 16:56:49

Title: Bike won't shift into gear!!! Please Help!!!
Post by Thomas Rhode on 03/23/16 at 16:56:49

OK so I'm a new rider I just bought my first bike a few weeks ago and just rode it for the first time. It's a 2004, I drove it around the block a few times no problems. Parked it at home for about 20 minutes and went back out to pull it in the carport. Crunk up fine I pulled the clutch in shifted into first, the bike lurched forward a little and choked down. First thought was maybe the clutch cable was loose so I adjusted it a little and tried again, same thing cut off again. I don't have a clue what's going on but I'm really hoping nothing is wrong with the gear box. If y'all have any ideas or suggestions please let me know if really appreciate it.

Title: Re: Bike won't shift into gear!!! Please Help!!!
Post by mjs3790225 on 03/23/16 at 17:10:59

Get a camera. Grab your clutch handle and pull it up to the point you get resistance. Take a picture and load it up here. You still may have too much slack in your line.

Title: Re: Bike won't shift into gear!!! Please Help!!!
Post by Thomas Rhode on 03/23/16 at 17:19:44

I looked at the clutch lever on the side of the motor and pulled in that much the arm starts to move

Title: Re: Bike won't shift into gear!!! Please Help!!!
Post by gizzo on 03/23/16 at 17:22:24

Got the side stand up? There's a switch down there that stops the engine if you put it in gear with the stand down. Stops you riding away like that.

Title: Re: Bike won't shift into gear!!! Please Help!!!
Post by Thomas Rhode on 03/23/16 at 17:30:14

That was it!!! I didn't have any idea that there was a switch on there. I'm really happy it's not anything serious ;D I really appreciate your help Gizzo and thanks for the quick response.

Title: Re: Bike won't shift into gear!!! Please Help!!!
Post by Kris01 on 03/23/16 at 18:52:45

A lot of guys disable that switch. If you're a new rider and don't feel confident that you'll raise the kickstand before riding, leave it alone! If you have the stand down and start riding, a left turn could be deadly. I know a guy with a Harley who dumped it for that very reason.

Title: Re: Bike won't shift into gear!!! Please Help!!!
Post by gizzo on 03/24/16 at 02:15:34

41477D7A7170150 wrote:

That was it!!! I didn't have any idea that there was a switch on there. I'm really happy it's not anything serious ;D I really appreciate your help Gizzo and thanks for the quick response.

8-)