Tough to shift for a 8 yr old

david805 · 06-27-2010, 12:51 PM

I just bought my son a Hensum 125cc ATV. Its R-N-1-2-3 (gears) he can't shift it with his foot.

Is there a way to make the shifting easier? Its pretty tough, Its harder then my 350cc warrior.

Dave

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 06-27-2010, 11:51 PM

this is the same shift pattern as used on many atvs.. make sure he is wearing proper shoes.. I know from assemblying them .. flip flops or those DOG shoes sure makes it hard to shift.. a good running shoe or harder shoes make it easier... other than that .. it should shift like all the rest.. make sure the throttle is not reving up too high for starting off shifting.. it needs to be at a low RPM to engage .. but once going it should be normal

Weldangrind · 06-28-2010, 12:29 AM

I really like synthetic four stroke oil for making shifting easier. If it's not too hot out, you could try 10W40, but 20W50 is better in the heat.

06-27-2010, 12:51 PM	#1
david805 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 31	Tough to shift for a 8 yr old I just bought my son a Hensum 125cc ATV. Its R-N-1-2-3 (gears) he can't shift it with his foot. Is there a way to make the shifting easier? Its pretty tough, Its harder then my 350cc warrior. Dave __________________ 1996 350cc Yamaha Warrior (mine) 2006 150cc BMS Coolster (daughter's) 2007 125cc Hensum & 2010 SSR 110 Pit Bike (son's)
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06-27-2010, 11:51 PM	#2
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	hard shifting this is the same shift pattern as used on many atvs.. make sure he is wearing proper shoes.. I know from assemblying them .. flip flops or those DOG shoes sure makes it hard to shift.. a good running shoe or harder shoes make it easier... other than that .. it should shift like all the rest.. make sure the throttle is not reving up too high for starting off shifting.. it needs to be at a low RPM to engage .. but once going it should be normal
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06-28-2010, 12:29 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I really like synthetic four stroke oil for making shifting easier. If it's not too hot out, you could try 10W40, but 20W50 is better in the heat. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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