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dazzadams

14-01-11 07:30 AM

Down shift problems

Hi, my sv650 sk3 shifts up gears ok but when changing down
Won't select the next gear, if I give the lever a little tap
With my foot and try again it selects..! Any ideas guys..?

Candy blue k3.. Likes going up but not going down!

Sid Squid

14-01-11 09:17 AM

Re: Down shift problems

Does the lever move smoothly? A common problem is the pivot being a bit gunged up, try lubricating that first and see if that alters things.

dazzadams

14-01-11 09:53 AM

Re: Down shift problems

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid (Post 2460008)

Does the lever move smoothly? A common problem is the pivot being a bit gunged up, try lubricating that first and see if that alters things.

The lever moves smoothly and goes down and stops but doesn't click like they
Do when going into gear, if I tap it with the side of
My foot it feels like it slots back into place and I can the
Select down 1 gear then have to repeat the process for each downward gear.
I will have a clean up tho but have sprayed liberal
Amounts of wd40 all over it

Many thanks.

Mr EnDo

14-01-11 11:23 AM

Re: Down shift problems

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazzadams (Post 2460031)

The lever moves smoothly and goes down and
have sprayed liberal
Amounts of wd40 all over it
Many thanks.

WD40 in one word NOOOOOOO use some thing like GT85 from Halfords, its got PTFE that helps stay on the parts you spary and keeps them from jamming, thats what I did when I had this problem. I find WD40 washes off too easy and also dries up quick.

barwel1992

14-01-11 12:11 PM

Re: Down shift problems

WD40 also removes grease and other lubricants i use it only for cleaning parts not for lubing them

novocaine

14-01-11 12:31 PM

Re: Down shift problems

detent spring has gone. easy repair but requires removal of the clutch basket.

SUPERSTARDJ01

14-01-11 01:04 PM

Re: Down shift problems

Selector forks/pins? what-ever they are, or as everyone says give it a good clean and lube, I get it loads on my Zx6 through winter.

_Stretchie_

14-01-11 02:17 PM

Re: Down shift problems

If I were you I would make a list of all that is being offered above and then list them in order of easiest to check first and work your way through them.

Couple of questions:
- Where are you?
- You any good with / own any tools?

There could be local .orgers nearby willing to help out.

dazzadams

14-01-11 02:39 PM

Re: Down shift problems

Ok thanks guys for all your help I'll have a play this weekend
And let you know how it went.

Sid Squid

14-01-11 07:01 PM

Re: Down shift problems

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Stretchie_ (Post 2460260)

If I were you I would make a list of all that is being offered above and then list them in order of easiest to check first and work your way through them.

I wonder who would think of doing that? Surely the gearbox should come out the clutch basket should be taken off as first checks.

:confused:

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