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doolz77

16-09-11 08:38 AM

Sticking gears

Hey peeps

I own a SK4 and has done nearly 17,000 miles. Recently I have had problems with my gears sticking. Sometimes I have to bang the gear down or up to get it in gear. Now this does not happen all the time, nut most of the time.

Took my bike for a service and the mechanic couldn't figure out what the hell it is that's making the gears stick. It doesn't need a new gear box and the clutch cable was replaced about 800 miles ago. Has anyone had this problem before?

Cheers
D

timwilky

16-09-11 08:55 AM

Re: Sticking gears

Check for corrosion binding the gear lever to the peg causing it to stick. common fault.

doolz77

16-09-11 09:06 AM

Re: Sticking gears

OK thanks. How do I do that? FYI, I am no mechanic but am keen to learn :-)

lx_online

16-09-11 09:42 AM

Re: Sticking gears

Is the oil level inbetween full and empty? Possibly it's overfilled?

SoulKiss

16-09-11 01:22 PM

Re: Sticking gears

Quote:

Originally Posted by doolz77 (Post 2603016)

Clutch cable may need adjusting?

Biker Biggles

16-09-11 01:32 PM

Re: Sticking gears

Quote:

Originally Posted by doolz77 (Post 2603028)

OK thanks. How do I do that? FYI, I am no mechanic but am keen to learn :-)

Where the gear lever pivots around the footrest,just squirt some penetrating oil in there to start with and wiggle it about......if that cures the problem then it would be a good idea to take the gear lever off and grease it up properly.

Geodude

16-09-11 06:06 PM

Re: Sticking gears

Overtight chain or loads of crud round the front sprocket area or sid squid clutch adjustment ( see anna's thread here )as sk said.

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