a different 2nd gear problem

[okievmax]

I know 2nd gear is jello on these bikes. Mine is just fine until i am getting on it. But it dont pop out of gear though. I always miss 2nd gear when im hot rodding. If i slow down shifting it goes kust fine but if i try and hurry it it just wont go. Can anything be adjusted or is 2nd gear just going out?

 

[one2dmax]

May have the dogs starting to round off. You could have the starting of a pin failure in the shift segment as well (redesigned in 1999). Easily updated once you pull the clutch out of the way.

Sean

 

[spursmech]

I know 2nd gear is jello on these bikes. Mine is just fine until i am getting on it. But it dont pop out of gear though. I always miss 2nd gear when im hot rodding. If i slow down shifting it goes kust fine but if i try and hurry it it just wont go. Can anything be adjusted or is 2nd gear just going out?

unk: Hey, Try adjusting your shift lever and linkage. Could be that simple. Good Luck, Spurs

 

[SpecOps13]

Same thing corrected most of the missed second gear shifts for me Spurs...
It was set too high on my 94... Doh, finally figured it out myself...:bang head:

 

[okievmax]

How do i go about adjusting it?

 

[Fastatv]

How do i go about adjusting it?

OK, what you want to do is lenthen the shifting rod, which will lower the shifter height. Rod is at the engine end of the shifter.
- There are two 10 mm nuts on the rod, the bottom nut normal threaded, loosen it a turn or so,
- The upper nut is reverse threaded, while loosening the upper nut, use a pair of pliers to hold the rod to ensure it does not turn, loosen the upper nut.
- Mark the rod before you adjust, black Sharpie or something,
- Turn the rod only 1/2 turn counter clockwise...this actually moves the shifter a good amount.
- Hold the rod with pliers, tighten both nuts up.
Go for a ride and see what she does. May require another adjustment. Lets us know how it works out.