Downshifting Problem

RichInFla · 09-08-2008, 08:55 PM

Another newbie post, and I'm sure I'm not going to explain this correctly, but here goes:

A couple of times, I didn't have a chance to downshift coming to a red light (one of those "should I gun it or stop"). When I stop and downshift at the red light, it goes from 4th to 3rd to 2nd, but when I try to go to first, it just stays in neutral. I try to push it down to first, but it won't go (and I've tried gentle and god dang it, get into first). I've noticed when I come to a stop sign, and have a chance to downshift, it does go all the way into first (and I can hear it "clunk" in). I notice at a stop light if I haven't downshifted, I can get it into 2nd when it's stuck in neutral and start out in 2nd, but I keep wondering why it won't go into first. I actually had to pull over once and I eventually got it out of neutral into first.

It doesn't happen all the time, just on occasion. I'm trying to narrow it down to specifics, but thought I'd throw it out there anyway.

I was thinking of changing the oil to "synthetic" as I've read here, which might help. Previous owner gave me oil and filter, but do I really have to change the "o-ring" as well ??

Just hit 250 miles on Sunday, whooo hooo. Yes, I know, small milestone for all you "seasoned" riders. :2tup:

09-08-2008, 08:55 PM	#1
RichInFla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Florida Posts: 119	Downshifting Problem Another newbie post, and I'm sure I'm not going to explain this correctly, but here goes: A couple of times, I didn't have a chance to downshift coming to a red light (one of those "should I gun it or stop"). When I stop and downshift at the red light, it goes from 4th to 3rd to 2nd, but when I try to go to first, it just stays in neutral. I try to push it down to first, but it won't go (and I've tried gentle and god dang it, get into first). I've noticed when I come to a stop sign, and have a chance to downshift, it does go all the way into first (and I can hear it "clunk" in). I notice at a stop light if I haven't downshifted, I can get it into 2nd when it's stuck in neutral and start out in 2nd, but I keep wondering why it won't go into first. I actually had to pull over once and I eventually got it out of neutral into first. It doesn't happen all the time, just on occasion. I'm trying to narrow it down to specifics, but thought I'd throw it out there anyway. I was thinking of changing the oil to "synthetic" as I've read here, which might help. Previous owner gave me oil and filter, but do I really have to change the "o-ring" as well ?? Just hit 250 miles on Sunday, whooo hooo. Yes, I know, small milestone for all you "seasoned" riders. :2tup: __________________ Just reboot it, you'll be fine. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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