GStwin.com GS500 Message Forum

Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: robo on September 27, 2004, 01:40:37 PM

Title: Added oil and now problem with clutch/gear shifter
Post by: robo on September 27, 2004, 01:40:37 PM
I added some oil cuz I noticed i was a bit low.

I took it around the block and noticed I was having trouble shifting it into neutral.

The gear shifter feels really really stiff trying to put it into neutral. Other gears work fine. Its so bad that i have to jam it into neutral to get it in.

I may have just added a wee bit too much oil. So before i start taking some out, anyone have any ideas?
Title: Added oil and now problem with clutch/gear shifter
Post by: robo on September 27, 2004, 02:01:04 PM
Just checked it again, and it seemed to have went away. I"ll post again if it happens again.
Title: oil and center stand
Post by: dsmirnov83 on September 28, 2004, 06:13:41 AM
1) Please check your oil level while the bike is on the center stand. :mrgreen:

2) If it's all good, then the next thing is to check the oil you added. Was it the same as in the bike? If you don't know (eg: if the last owner changed the oil) Then change the oil on the bike.
Shifting will be much smoother with new oil in there. :thumb:

3) Next, check your clutch cable, and make sure it doesn't look coroded. Lube it while you are at it.

Good luck
Cheers
-Denis S.