Changing down problem. - SV650.org

21-02-09, 12:13 PM

I have been through the forums and have not really found any similar problems posted so though I'll start a new thread.

I am currently working late shifts (retail management between 6pm and 3am) riding from my place to work is lovely and steady no real problems but upon my journey home I have odd issues.(its only at home time during the day there are no problems)

I leave my bike to warm up as its normally cold around this time in the morning after its warm (usually 5 mins or a little longer) I'll ride off but when I come to junctions or roundabouts I'm unable to gear down in a normal force its almost as if its stuck. When i've managed to gear down my bike also pulls down (as if I'm braking hard on the front brake) but with a little revs its okay.

I'm not 100% sure if I'm at fault for not letting it warm up long enough or if this is a known issue, I've had 2 do a lot of work on this bike as the previous owner didn't look after it so I'm not affraid to get my hands dirty

any suggestions as to what it could be would be great.

many thanks for looking and any suggestions you've given.

Sid Squid · 21-02-09, 04:53 PM

Don't leave your bike to warm up - start it, ride it. Warming up is all deficit, no benefit.
Changing down: Is the lever solid or does it move down against spring pressure?

21-02-09, 12:13 PM	#1
Pokerboy89 Guest Posts: n/a	Changing down problem. I have been through the forums and have not really found any similar problems posted so though I'll start a new thread. I am currently working late shifts (retail management between 6pm and 3am) riding from my place to work is lovely and steady no real problems but upon my journey home I have odd issues.(its only at home time during the day there are no problems) I leave my bike to warm up as its normally cold around this time in the morning after its warm (usually 5 mins or a little longer) I'll ride off but when I come to junctions or roundabouts I'm unable to gear down in a normal force its almost as if its stuck. When i've managed to gear down my bike also pulls down (as if I'm braking hard on the front brake) but with a little revs its okay. I'm not 100% sure if I'm at fault for not letting it warm up long enough or if this is a known issue, I've had 2 do a lot of work on this bike as the previous owner didn't look after it so I'm not affraid to get my hands dirty any suggestions as to what it could be would be great. many thanks for looking and any suggestions you've given.

21-02-09, 04:53 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Changing down problem. Don't leave your bike to warm up - start it, ride it. Warming up is all deficit, no benefit. Changing down: Is the lever solid or does it move down against spring pressure? __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

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