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hooters
22-11-08, 09:23 AM
hi all

i have a problem with my sv650 K5 it has only done 5000 miles and i keep on losing 1st, neutral and on the odd occation 2nd. the clutch is not slipping, it feels like when you try to put it into 1st or neutral it goes all spongy.

i really dont no what to do. ive checked the oil and clutch cable.

has any1 had this problem and how do you sort it.


thanks
Charli
Mr Speirs
22-11-08, 10:39 AM
You could also check chain tension. I believe that would give some issues. Im sure YC will be along soon with his guru ways.
hooters
22-11-08, 11:25 AM
yer i have checked it and its fine
yorkie_chris
22-11-08, 12:28 PM
How long's oil been in there?
hooters
22-11-08, 01:11 PM
about 2-3 months
yorkie_chris
22-11-08, 01:14 PM
Miles?

When you say it feels like sponge? How you mean?
hooters
22-11-08, 01:40 PM
just under 5000 miles
when i try to grt into 1st or neutral it feels soft, spounge and squigy thats the only way to explain it.
it just wont go in
yorkie_chris
22-11-08, 02:06 PM
Well change oil then, that won't help.

Also check external shift mechanism is all nice and free moving (shifter and linkage), clean the crap off from round the shift rod.
hooters
22-11-08, 02:28 PM
i did one 2-3 months it does need 1.

ill give the shaft a clean. and see how i go
Sid Squid
23-11-08, 11:57 AM
Also check external shift mechanism is all nice and free moving (shifter and linkage), clean the crap off from round the shift rod.
I'd put money on this being the problem. The selector can't reset and thus pressing the lever is only moving the return spring.
busasean
23-11-08, 01:32 PM
Well change oil then, that won't help.

Also check external shift mechanism is all nice and free moving (shifter and linkage), clean the crap off from round the shift rod.

yep, once you,ve cleaned it off spray some oil/wd40 and work the selector so the oil gets right in.
hooters
23-11-08, 02:49 PM
its weird it was working this morning i lost 1st for about 2mins and it came back. i havent done anything to it yet.

i have had a word with a suzuki dealer near me who sold the bike to me and they said they have never had a problem with a sv gear box before. it just seems random.
Sid Squid
23-11-08, 06:12 PM
And he's probably quite right, the SV gearbox is very good.
Read the thread again - the answer is in there and there's almost certainly nothing wrong with your gearbox.