Shifter sticky - can I lube shift lever?

[darkLeo]

Hi, sorry if this is a dumb question, but after about 300 miles my gear shift lever pedal is 'sticky' -- I have to stamp on it to get it to change gears, and sometimes it 'sticks' in neutral when I'm stopped and I have to rock the bike a bit to get it to drop into gear. Is this something that just like, needs to be oiled (how?) Or should I take it in for service? Again sorry if this is a stupid question, I'm new

 

[danieljardim]

Hi, sorry if this is a dumb question, but after about 300 miles my gear shift lever pedal is 'sticky' -- I have to stamp on it to get it to change gears, and sometimes it 'sticks' in neutral when I'm stopped and I have to rock the bike a bit to get it to drop into gear. Is this something that just like, needs to be oiled (how?) Or should I take it in for service? Again sorry if this is a stupid question, I'm new

2012? i would bring to the dealer. It's under the warranty. Dont mess with it.

 

[Marthy]

Keep putting some miles on her... she still a virgin! LOL After your 600 miles oil change it should get better. Maybe there's a bit of residue in your oil that keep the shift fork to move freely. See how it goes after that. Most of the time is a matter of matching the rev properly... still happen to me every now and then when I get tired on long ride...

 

[Perdurable]

both of those are good answers I would probly just bring it to the dealer and ask them what they think

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[darkLeo]

ok thanks for the info guys. this happens mostly when I'm stopped. I'll head in to the dealer.

thx

 

[bobby bo bonsin]

Mine has always done the same thing. Like it doesnt completely go into the gear you shift down to. I think its a normal thing for this bike. I just let the clutch out slightly when this happens and then continue to shift down. Only does it when i dont get to shift down through the gears when slowing and then once stopped they jumble up a little when trying to get down to first. I wouldnt worry about it man i bet every fz6r does it wether the ownet realizess it or not.

 

[Marthy]

Mine has always done the same thing. Like it doesnt completely go into the gear you shift down to. I think its a normal thing for this bike. I just let the clutch out slightly when this happens and then continue to shift down. Only does it when i dont get to shift down through the gears when slowing and then once stopped they jumble up a little when trying to get down to first. I wouldnt worry about it man i bet every fz6r does it wether the ownet realizess it or not.

Just blip the throttle a bit on down shift. It's more pronounce on the lower gears but a quick blip on the throttle (10-15%) is enough to sync the gears and give you a much smoother downshift. Give it a shot... work great for me.

 

[RooKie]

Giving it a bit of throttle works well, like Marthy said. Another way of changing gears while at a stop is to slightly roll your bike back and/or forward as you put pressure on the gear lever.

I do this sometimes at stop lights but mostly when the motorcycle is parked and I want to put it in neutral from first gear.