Sticking gears - SV650.org

16-09-11, 08:38 AM

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

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

16-09-11, 09:06 AM

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

16-09-11, 09:42 AM

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

SoulKiss · 16-09-11, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by doolz77

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

Clutch cable may need adjusting?

Biker Biggles · 16-09-11, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by doolz77

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

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

16-09-11, 08:38 AM	#1
doolz77 Guest Posts: n/a	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

16-09-11, 08:55 AM	#2
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Sticking gears Check for corrosion binding the gear lever to the peg causing it to stick. common fault. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

16-09-11, 09:06 AM	#3
doolz77 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sticking gears OK thanks. How do I do that? FYI, I am no mechanic but am keen to learn

16-09-11, 09:42 AM	#4
lx_online Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sticking gears Is the oil level inbetween full and empty? Possibly it's overfilled?

16-09-11, 06:06 PM	#7
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,676	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. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window. Last edited by Geodude; 16-09-11 at 06:08 PM.

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