New Guy

Brennan4572 · 03-06-2011, 03:54 PM

Second bike, my first was an auto shift---Having trouble shifting into first after a stop. Only have 50 miles on it but first gear has to be jimmied to get in gear. Should I return to dealer?

alanmcorcoran · 03-06-2011, 04:06 PM

Nope. It just takes some practice. First off - shift into first before you stop. (keep the clutch in, step it down as you are braking.) Second, if you do come to a complete stop, let the clutch out a little, and let the gear move a little as you are pressing down the shifter and it will pop right in.

You'll get used to it. Give it a week and you won't even notice it.

What auto-shift bike did you have?

mrlmd1 · 03-06-2011, 04:27 PM

If you roll the bike forward or backwards a few inches, it should be able to shift into first gear. This is common with almost most bikes and is nothing to be worried about, it's normal behavior. You should shift into first before you come to a complete stop and hold it there with the clutch in while you are waiting at a light or stop sign, as a safety feature, just in case you have to move real quick, like when a car is coming up behind you and it doesn't look like it's going to stop (until he hits you).

blaine · 03-06-2011, 04:29 PM

Welcome. :plus1: As Allan said,shift into first before you come to a complete stop.It will soon be second nature to you. :cool:

Brennan4572 · 03-06-2011, 05:23 PM

Thanks all!, I was getting worried that it had a defect. Stopped at a dealer and they thought it might need an adjustment, but I didn't have the bike with me at the time.
My last bike was a 250, Q-Link (CFMoto) Legacy, nice unit the size of a standard bike and fun to ride, had it for three years and felt I would like to move to gear shifting. The gz250 feels great and drives almost as good as the Q-Link.
I only drive local and short trips but have wanted a shift unit. Who knows I may move up in size in the future but for now this is all I need.
Thanks again for the advice.

Water Warrior 2 · 03-06-2011, 06:33 PM

After you do your 600 mile oil and filter change there will be a nicer feel to the transmission. Make sure the shifter and rear brake peddle are adjusted to fit your feet for comfy usage.

BusyWeb · 03-07-2011, 11:01 PM

Yes, as Mr. WW said.
The new bikes transmission also requires some break-in time as bike-engine needs.
After break-in time, first gear engagement will be on smooth.
It's from my experience...
Happy and safe riding.

Brennan4572 · 03-08-2011, 10:20 AM

10-4 thanks

mole2 · 03-08-2011, 10:55 PM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina! As said above, it's normal and will improve.

mrlmd1 · 03-09-2011, 10:12 AM

No, it's normal and HE will improve. The bike is fine.

03-06-2011, 03:54 PM	#1
Brennan4572 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Erie,PA Posts: 5	New Guy Second bike, my first was an auto shift---Having trouble shifting into first after a stop. Only have 50 miles on it but first gear has to be jimmied to get in gear. Should I return to dealer? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-06-2011, 04:06 PM	#2
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: New Guy Nope. It just takes some practice. First off - shift into first before you stop. (keep the clutch in, step it down as you are braking.) Second, if you do come to a complete stop, let the clutch out a little, and let the gear move a little as you are pressing down the shifter and it will pop right in. You'll get used to it. Give it a week and you won't even notice it. What auto-shift bike did you have? __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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03-06-2011, 04:27 PM	#3
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: New Guy If you roll the bike forward or backwards a few inches, it should be able to shift into first gear. This is common with almost most bikes and is nothing to be worried about, it's normal behavior. You should shift into first before you come to a complete stop and hold it there with the clutch in while you are waiting at a light or stop sign, as a safety feature, just in case you have to move real quick, like when a car is coming up behind you and it doesn't look like it's going to stop (until he hits you). Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-06-2011, 04:29 PM	#4
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: New Guy Welcome. :plus1: As Allan said,shift into first before you come to a complete stop.It will soon be second nature to you. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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03-06-2011, 05:23 PM	#5
Brennan4572 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Erie,PA Posts: 5	Re: New Guy Thanks all!, I was getting worried that it had a defect. Stopped at a dealer and they thought it might need an adjustment, but I didn't have the bike with me at the time. My last bike was a 250, Q-Link (CFMoto) Legacy, nice unit the size of a standard bike and fun to ride, had it for three years and felt I would like to move to gear shifting. The gz250 feels great and drives almost as good as the Q-Link. I only drive local and short trips but have wanted a shift unit. Who knows I may move up in size in the future but for now this is all I need. Thanks again for the advice. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-06-2011, 06:33 PM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: New Guy After you do your 600 mile oil and filter change there will be a nicer feel to the transmission. Make sure the shifter and rear brake peddle are adjusted to fit your feet for comfy usage.
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03-07-2011, 11:01 PM	#7
BusyWeb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 626	Re: New Guy Yes, as Mr. WW said. The new bikes transmission also requires some break-in time as bike-engine needs. After break-in time, first gear engagement will be on smooth. It's from my experience... Happy and safe riding. __________________ BusyWeb
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03-08-2011, 10:20 AM	#8
Brennan4572 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Erie,PA Posts: 5	Re: New Guy 10-4 thanks
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03-08-2011, 10:55 PM	#9
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: New Guy Welcome to the forum from South Carolina! As said above, it's normal and will improve. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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03-09-2011, 10:12 AM	#10
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: New Guy No, it's normal and HE will improve. The bike is fine.
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