Hello all!

I got nice windshild mounted today that I bought
per suggestion on the forum.
While I was testing it today I got stuck in traffic on
really hot day with I imagine hot engine.
As I was rolling along and stopping my shifter got stuck
in 1st gear, I could not get it in second gear no matter
how much force I applied. Once rolling I could shift to
second without clutch, hate to do that...
As engine cooled I imagine, shifting became better.
This is 07 bike with 600 kmh on it.
It is 3rd time it happened and I just today realized it
is always when I am sitting in traffic.

What could be wrong there? that can not be expected.
I would like to know what to say when I take it in.
I got it brand new and I sure like to be able to shift at will...

Thanks!

Ermin

Thanks!

I will try but when it happened today I stayed stuck for 4-5
minutes while I was rolling around and fighting with it.
Releasing clutch fully is not possible in traffic that is standing.
I might try to kill the engine and try few times.
It will be hard to reproduce and I know that
goofs in service will say it is all fine.

I have had similiar (but not as severe) experiences with my 02 as well.
I let the clutch out a little.. just to where it starts to engage, then pull it in and it shifts ok.

Most of the time, I do what Mick says.. and downshift as I come to stop.  You can "engine brake" or not.. depends on what you like.  Just try to have it in 1st gear before you stop rolling.

Sounds like you need to adjust your clutch, if it isnt disengaging fully, it will still put engine load on the transmission.

How much  clutch lever travel do you have when letting out the clutch before the bike starts moving ?

If you have the lever pulled all the way in and the bike starts to creep just as you let it out just a little bit, you need to adjust the cable to correct it.

Easy fix IMHO

Your bike will always shift if the bike's moving. If you're at a stop, try rocking the bike a little forward and backward.

Always downshift as you are slowing for a stop. Make sure your speed is appropriate for the gears you're choosing.

Well that is the thing.
I do downshift and sometimes I end up
in first gear, sometimes in neutral.
When this happens mostly first because shifting
gets rough so it skips through neutral.

I am moving at the point where I can not get out of the first gear. So rocking bike would not help as I am already rolling. I try to get in second and shifter is stuck.
At that time I if I just leave clutch alone and pull up I do get to second gear but that is rough too and it gives kick to the engine. I don't think anything is bent because this happens only when it is hot and most of the time it is fine.
Maybe something is too tight and as heat expands starts to hang.

I'll check clutch play as well. I did notice that clutch lever
is loose at the released end and might have too much free play.

As it is brand new I am trying to stay away from doing much myself. Last think I need is them to tell me I broke it

Betcha a Dollar I'm right about the clutch needing to be set up.....

ErminM wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:06:

The shifting on the Savages is notchy. As you rack up the miles, it will smooth out as things wear in. If your clutch adjustment is off, it could lead to difficult shiftiing.

Just don't force the shift lever and don't grind gears and you'll be fine.