richd Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Please bare in mind that I am not mechanical.. So please excuse my description of what happened. While I was out on a ride today.. Shifted to 1st gear.. When I tried to shift to 2nd the shifter would not go into gear.. And when it did it kept popping out.. Tried again, same thing... Then I finally got it 2nd , then 3rd.. Stopped at a local gas station where bikers usually get together.. Had one of the guys take a look.. Apparently it was my linkage.. Was just barley hanging on, and the guy wrenched it back on.. He thought it was stripped all the way.. But said there was at least 3 grooves to screw back in.. Pooped on center stand ,, low and behold.. I was able to shift with no problem. Question? Is this common? Should I replace the part? Thank you Link to comment
ninermatt Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 It happens more then you would think. Link to comment
smiller Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Not uncommon. Very important to use a locking agent on that bolt as it can't be torqued very tightly and likes to back out. Link to comment
richd Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 thank you .. i wil have a mechanic take a look.. Link to comment
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