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j400exrider
10-07-2002, 10:10 AM
I have a brand new 400ex and i was wondering why sometimes it is hard to shift from 1st to second, some times it hits neutral. i have a friend who also has a brand new 400 and his does the same thing, i was just wondering if somebody can tell me if this is normal or if it is just a rider error, it very rarely does it but most the time it happens when i just pop it up on a wheelie. any help would be appreciated. thanks.
400exdad
10-07-2002, 11:16 AM
My 400 shifts smooth. Usually when I miss 2nd, its because my foot was lazy.
Extremeracer167
10-07-2002, 11:28 AM
try moving your shifter. It may be too low. And if its too low, your foot will not let it come back to the normal resting position, which doesnt let u shift as smooth. Try moving it up ONE notch.
DarkStarRacing
10-07-2002, 11:54 AM
It might get better after you ride a bit ...you did say it was brand new, break it in a little and then see
Sick0
10-07-2002, 02:27 PM
Mine does it. mostly in 2nd to 3rd. now Third is completely gone. Make sure your shifters is tight.
hotrodhonda400
10-07-2002, 02:46 PM
Originally posted by j400exrider
I have a brand new 400ex and i was wondering why sometimes it is hard to shift from 1st to second, some times it hits neutral. i have a friend who also has a brand new 400 and his does the same thing, i was just wondering if somebody can tell me if this is normal or if it is just a rider error, it very rarely does it but most the time it happens when i just pop it up on a wheelie. any help would be appreciated. thanks. Are you not useing the clutch when you shift, because you said you wheelie when it misses the gear... I use the clutch and it shift smooth as silk.
Sick0
10-07-2002, 05:32 PM
He might have a real problem othere than his clutch or him not using it right.
Derek
10-07-2002, 05:51 PM
Its because your not kicking it up hard enough. I do that all the time, espacially after riding for long periods of time.
Pappy
10-07-2002, 05:54 PM
before i sold my 400 i noticed it doing the same thing....i geuss it was gettin a lil worn out.
Sick0
10-07-2002, 06:03 PM
Well in my case it wasn't that . I have no problem shifting in any gear. only going into 3rd from 2nd. it happen all the time. I get horrably holeshots because of it. I've miss shifted about about 5 time on the start in my last 6 race. Now My 3rds justs grinds.
Pappy
10-07-2002, 06:08 PM
mine never got bad enough for me to miss shifts...it just started gettin sloppy. i would start savin for a tranny overhaul tho...when teh gears get loose its only a matter of time im afraid:(