Shifting Problem

Bouncing out of Gears (Especially 1st)

This bike likes to be shifted firmly, so be sure you are applying pressure to the shifter and holding it a bit - not just flicking the shifter lightly.

Shifter Sticking - almost like you have to stomp the shifter.

Several folks have had this problem, and it turns out to be the screw that holds the shift drum in place had backed out and bound up the shifting mechanism. DO NOT CONTINUE TO RIDE UNTIL YOU FIX IT! (it will get worse to the point of being completely unable to shift)

To check it out / diagnose: Make sure everything appears to be OK with the external shifting linkages, etc. -- take the external linkage off the shaft that goes into the case and see if the shift lever is free. If it is, then you need to open the left side of the engine case and check/tighten/replace the screw. It is suggested that you use a thread locking compound when re-tightening the screw. If the linkage was binding, lube the pivot.

The screw in question is item #6 in the diagram below.