Getting into 1st gear

larrybr45 · 06-21-2011, 07:35 PM

Ok, I have bike together, put in battery, lights work, blinkers with sound etc.

Gear light shows 4th gear. When I click gear shift it goes to 5.

I cannot seem to click lower or higher to get to N, 3,2,1??

The engine is not on, I am just testing gear.

daddy469 · 06-21-2011, 08:10 PM

With the engine off, rock the bike backward and forward while stepping on the gear selector. You'll feel it stop as the gears engage that of course being your Q to press down to get into the next gear. I had a old Honda ATC that wouldn't go into 1st gear to save its life - especially if it was cold. Also, make sure that the recommended amount / type of oil is onboard.

Daddy 8)

ecabo · 06-22-2011, 01:35 AM

I concur with daddy. I had a 1979 Suzuki that had a gear indicator light and I couldn't change gear if I was in a stationary position unless I rocked the bike back and forth a little. It didn't matter if the engine was on or off.

SpudRider · 06-22-2011, 02:44 AM

I agree with the others.

If you are waiting at a stop light and you have difficulty downshifting, you can apply pressure with your foot while releasing the clutch slightly (don't release the clutch all the way). This combination of actions will coax the gearbox to downshift one gear. If you need to downshift another gear, fully engage the clutch, release pressure on the shift lever, and repeat the process again.

Spud

06-21-2011, 07:35 PM	#1
larrybr45 Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 18	Getting into 1st gear Ok, I have bike together, put in battery, lights work, blinkers with sound etc. Gear light shows 4th gear. When I click gear shift it goes to 5. I cannot seem to click lower or higher to get to N, 3,2,1?? The engine is not on, I am just testing gear.
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06-21-2011, 08:10 PM	#2
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	With the engine off, rock the bike backward and forward while stepping on the gear selector. You'll feel it stop as the gears engage that of course being your Q to press down to get into the next gear. I had a old Honda ATC that wouldn't go into 1st gear to save its life - especially if it was cold. Also, make sure that the recommended amount / type of oil is onboard. Daddy 8) __________________ The Great Eye is ever watchful
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06-22-2011, 02:44 AM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I agree with the others. If you are waiting at a stop light and you have difficulty downshifting, you can apply pressure with your foot while releasing the clutch slightly (don't release the clutch all the way). This combination of actions will coax the gearbox to downshift one gear. If you need to downshift another gear, fully engage the clutch, release pressure on the shift lever, and repeat the process again. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-22-2011, 01:35 AM	#3
ecabo Join Date: May 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 48	I concur with daddy. I had a 1979 Suzuki that had a gear indicator light and I couldn't change gear if I was in a stationary position unless I rocked the bike back and forth a little. It didn't matter if the engine was on or off.
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