Hellcat shifting issue

Mattchurrarin · 04-27-2022, 08:10 PM

Hey guys I'm new to the bike world. Rode dirtbikes as a kid but that's about it. Anyway, recently bought a hellcat. Assembled, changed oil, test drove it and everyrhing was fine. Finally got it registered and now it shifts hard as hell, or not at all. The oil level is fine, and I tried adjusting the clutch cable, still no luck. It will shift down into first, but with clutch lever engaged I have to literally yank it up into 2nd. And it's also veryyyy hard to find neutral. Tha KS in advance for any help!

China Rider 27 · 04-28-2022, 10:44 PM

Could be caused by a clutch not completely disengaged when its running. Does it shift gears fine when it is not running? They are very stiff when new. There are three points of adjustment, at the grip, halfway on the cable, and inside the lever (small box with two screws) on the side case. I would check all and would adjust the clutch at the lever (inside the small box).

4T_Goblin · 04-30-2022, 11:57 AM

Open up the clutch cover and tighten up the set screw. Close that up and then adjust at your handlebars

These bikes take a while to smooth out shifting but certainly tightening up in the clutch case can help

Mattchurrarin · 05-02-2022, 07:55 PM

Got it! Shifts hell of a lot better now, still clunky sometimes, but it shifts. Thanks guys! Also, what is the factory front sprocket size, and would I benefit much by changing it?

4T_Goblin · 05-03-2022, 06:36 AM

Factory is 15 or 14 front. 17t gets you higher top speed longer gears, for street riding the 16 and 17 have been doing good. For off road you might look at a different sprocket, maybe lower.

Your bike will eventually shift smoother

04-27-2022, 08:10 PM	#1
Mattchurrarin Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 3	Hellcat shifting issue Hey guys I'm new to the bike world. Rode dirtbikes as a kid but that's about it. Anyway, recently bought a hellcat. Assembled, changed oil, test drove it and everyrhing was fine. Finally got it registered and now it shifts hard as hell, or not at all. The oil level is fine, and I tried adjusting the clutch cable, still no luck. It will shift down into first, but with clutch lever engaged I have to literally yank it up into 2nd. And it's also veryyyy hard to find neutral. Tha KS in advance for any help!
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04-30-2022, 11:57 AM	#3
4T_Goblin Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 239	Open up the clutch cover and tighten up the set screw. Close that up and then adjust at your handlebars These bikes take a while to smooth out shifting but certainly tightening up in the clutch case can help __________________ 2020 Vader X-Pro X-7 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ex400 2022 Lifan KPX 250
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05-03-2022, 06:36 AM	#5
4T_Goblin Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 239	Factory is 15 or 14 front. 17t gets you higher top speed longer gears, for street riding the 16 and 17 have been doing good. For off road you might look at a different sprocket, maybe lower. Your bike will eventually shift smoother __________________ 2020 Vader X-Pro X-7 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ex400 2022 Lifan KPX 250
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04-28-2022, 10:44 PM	#2
China Rider 27 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: PNW Posts: 982	Could be caused by a clutch not completely disengaged when its running. Does it shift gears fine when it is not running? They are very stiff when new. There are three points of adjustment, at the grip, halfway on the cable, and inside the lever (small box with two screws) on the side case. I would check all and would adjust the clutch at the lever (inside the small box).
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05-02-2022, 07:55 PM	#4
Mattchurrarin Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 3	Got it! Shifts hell of a lot better now, still clunky sometimes, but it shifts. Thanks guys! Also, what is the factory front sprocket size, and would I benefit much by changing it?
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