SuzukiSavage.com - shifting up to second

Dan

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shifting up to second
10/13/05 at 18:02:33

Probably once every 5-7 times I shift up from first, it doesn't go all the way to second. It stops goes to neutral and then I can shift up (no problem) to second from there.

Is there anything that I can do about this or is this a common problem (I hope not).

With the new Amal carb and new pipe, I don't want to get to a stoplight next to another bike and pull out quick only to be stuck shifting up from neutral as the bike behind me flys by... Sad

Any insight?

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Re: shifting up to second
Reply #1 - 10/13/05 at 18:06:28

Dan wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:

Probably once every 5-7 times I shift up from first, it doesn't go all the way to second. It stops goes to neutral and then I can shift up (no problem) to second from there.

Is there anything that I can do about this or is this a common problem (I hope not).

With the new Amal carb and new pipe, I don't want to get to a stoplight next to another bike and pull out quick only to be stuck shifting up from neutral as the bike behind me flys by... Sad

Any insight?

i get that every now and then. i just make sure i hold foot to shifter.

your right it is embarassing. Embarrassed

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savage777 Ex Member	Re: shifting up to second Reply #2 - 10/13/05 at 23:13:38 When I first got mine I did that numerous times. I think it's more operator error than mechanical.. I did it in the middleof a pack of H.D riders that I did'nt know ...talk about embarassing!
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threezukes Ex Member	Re: shifting up to second Reply #3 - 10/13/05 at 23:54:07 I think its a common problem. Always gets me too, body keeps going forward, but the bike doesn't go anywhere.
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Re: shifting up to second
Reply #4 - 10/13/05 at 23:58:51

I notice it especially when I am wearing a different shoe than normal, for instance, I was riding my bike to work and that was about it for quite a while. At work we are required to wear steel toes, then I wore my normal riding boots, and I kept not pulling up on the shifter far enough, very embarrassing especially when I am riding with friends.

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Kropatchek Serious Thumper Offline Why more than 1 cylinder? Posts: 1457 Alphen a/d Rijn Netherlands Gender:	Re: shifting up to second Reply #5 - 10/14/05 at 01:45:40 My way: Positively lift the shifter, don't "throw"the shifter pedal. But it happens to me once in a while. Greetz Kropatchek
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: shifting up to second Reply #6 - 10/14/05 at 08:48:23 Because of the shifter throw from 1st-Nuetral-2nd, I found that if your linkage is a little out of adjustment, you can have this problem. Check your pedal to be sure that it isn't bumping something before going all the way into gear.
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Dan Ex Member	Re: shifting up to second Reply #7 - 10/14/05 at 16:06:50 Seems this is a common problem. I am glad, cuz it certainly is embarrassing when it happens. I can see it being a rider error thing, but will certainly check the linkage (in the off chance that it isn't my fault. )
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SavageDude Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Posts: 561 OC_California Gender:	Re: shifting up to second Reply #8 - 10/14/05 at 20:17:07 Had some of that embarrasing moments too I did not lift the shifter up high enough So I always follow through with the shifter until my foot can't go up any further.
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slavy Serious Thumper Offline smart cars for stupid people Posts: 710 Phoenix, Arizona Gender:	Re: shifting up to second Reply #9 - 10/15/05 at 08:56:34 Yes I agree - it is more of an operator's mistake. It has happened to me couple of times, especially when I am not paying attention. Now when I am thinking it happens when I am hurrying up to shift in second and I let off the clutch a little too early, combined with not enough "positive lift" on the shifter.
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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10606 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: shifting up to second Reply #10 - 10/15/05 at 09:26:51 Yep, the fact is that the Savage is a bit clunky in the shifting department and the only way to minimize the embarassing times is to PRACTICE...PRACTICE...PRACTICE shifting.
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