Does heat = sticky gear selector??

[NAPA121]

Had my naked K4 sv650 for 1 year now and noticed in this heat that changing gear when stationary is really difficult. Trying to get it into neutral is virtually impossible without waiting for it to cool.

Any ideas to ease the gear selector?

Cheers
Wheelie

[kwak zzr]

i had the same prob and adjusted the free play in the clutch cable to solve my problem.

[Biker Biggles]

Check and adjust the basics first.As said the clutch,and check your chain for correct free play and lube.Also the engine oil level and does it need changeing?If that's all in order the gear lever pivot should be properly lubed as this can corrode and cause all sorts of shifting trouble.Between that lot you can normally solve the problem.

[philipMac]

its easy to take off the gear shifter, pull it off the peg, clean and lube up the bushing in there.
I guarantee that it will feel better.

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[Stig]

its easy to take off the gear shifter, pull it off the peg, clean and lube up the bushing in there.
I guarantee that it will feel better.

Search about to see what sid has to say about it.

Here: http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=39782&highlight=

Always see what sid has to say about it.

Amen brother. :lol:

[andyauger]

I'm new to this site. I live in steamy old New Orleans. I've been riding for 44 years and this issue has been common for as long as I've been riding. Once again I chant the mantra:

What you experienced is common with constant mesh motorcycle transmissions, especially transmissions with relatively low mileage. It takes more than 7,000 miles to before the SV transmission is loosened up. As stated, it's probably just a missed shift. To ensure that shifting is optimized:

1. Make sure the release mechanism (under the front sprocket cover) is adjusted properly. Download a manual to see how to adjust it. It's easy, and all generations are the same.
2. Make sure your oil isn't due for a change, especially on bikes that don't get ridden often.
3. Adjust the freeplay at the lever per the owner's manual.
4. Make sure the foot linkage is adjusted properly and is clean and properly lubricated. Imagine a line drawn between the pivot point and where the connecting rod attaches on each lever. Those two lines should be as parallel as practical. This may involve moving the lever on the transmission a tooth or two.

This same issue pops up at least weekly at SVRider.com.

[Sid Squid]

Thanks for the vote of confidence chaps :thumbsup:

I would add adjust the clutch, as the shift feels different hot and cold I don't think the lever is the problem - always worth making sure though.

Clutch, Do This:


Slacken off cable adjusters at top and bottom, loosen lifter locknut, back out screw a bit, ensure that lifter arm is as far down as it will go, gently turn screw in until it contacts pushrod, back it out a bit, (~1/8th of a turn), then nip up the locknut, roughly adjust cable with lower adjuster - not too tight - then with top adjuster ensure that there remains a little slack all the way from lock to lock.