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Title: problem finding first gear
Post by: etam on June 26, 2004, 07:19:38 PM
1st day with my GS (or any bike) and sometimes, it is very difficult to find 1st gear... any idea? just like finding neutal in another post, check oil level? clutch cable?

thanks!
Title: problem finding first gear
Post by: chimivee on June 26, 2004, 08:09:13 PM
Check oil level and clutch cable first.  But it's not uncommon to have to roll the bike a couple inches forward or back to get it into first.
Title: problem finding first gear
Post by: Gisser on June 27, 2004, 12:46:01 AM
Typical break in period.  Not the bike; the rider. :P   Next time, feed in a touch of clutch and 1st gear will magically appear. ;)
Title: problem finding first gear
Post by: goggleman on June 27, 2004, 01:31:11 AM
Yeah occasionally you have to pull in and release the clutch to get into 1st.