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Old 05-15-2017, 12:22 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by Eco Mouse View Post
So my RX3 won't shift out of second. I tightened the lever, checked the oil level. I found that if I banged (or pulled really hard off the bike) I could get it shift up. So I rode around the block, and it seemed to work for one cycle. But then wouldn't shift down past 3rd. I had to turn the bike off and I could get it down to neutral.

Any suggestions?
Perhaps the dreaded shifter spring has broken.

http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...t=zongshen+rx3



I suggest you drain the motor oil and remove the right crankcase cover. After the cover is removed you can work the shift lever and look for problems, including the possibly broken spring.
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