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Bike won't shift into gear!!! Please Help!!!
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.

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mjs3790225 Full Member Offline Finally making a presence! Posts: 103 Orlando, Fl Gender:	Re: Bike won't shift into gear!!! Please Help!!! Reply #1 - 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.
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Thomas Rhode YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 10	Re: Bike won't shift into gear!!! Please Help!!! Reply #2 - 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
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gizzo Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiCabbage. It's Savage. Posts: 1318 Australia	Re: Bike won't shift into gear!!! Please Help!!! Reply #3 - 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.
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Thomas Rhode YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 10	Re: Bike won't shift into gear!!! Please Help!!! Reply #4 - 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 I really appreciate your help Gizzo and thanks for the quick response.
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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: Bike won't shift into gear!!! Please Help!!! Reply #5 - 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.
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gizzo Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiCabbage. It's Savage. Posts: 1318 Australia	Re: Bike won't shift into gear!!! Please Help!!! Reply #6 - 03/24/16 at 02:15:34 Thomas Rhode wrote 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 I really appreciate your help Gizzo and thanks for the quick response.
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