I have a ? I have a 01 with 5,000mi, bike in mint shape,I'm wondering if going for 1st gear to 2nd is me or the bike Sometimes I just end up in between (N)has anybody had any problems.It just seems like the bike likes to be shifted with a swift toe up and a little harder. I never have had a problem from 2nd on out.I have 150 miles riding time on this bike is this something that comes with time? oil change time? or is this typical. Thanks in advance,and ride safe. 78 Edges...
The following I have pre-written, because this comes up a lot. I think it's easier to learn this in the higher gears. Then work on using it for going from 1st to 2nd after you get it mastered. Let's start with something easier.... You are in 3rd gear going for 4th.....before you shift pressurize the clutch and shifter at the same time (which means pull the clutch in to where you feel tension, but haven't actually disengadged.....at the same time you are trying to lift the shifter with your toe without actually shifting yet)....once you have these two items pressurized.... then do a follow though with both....without using a hand full of clutch (just a short brief pull)....and you are in 4th.... Now to go from 4th to 3rd.......It's got all the same moves....except you need to give it a little throttle first.....Don't try to do a down "speed shift" till you get this part perfected ..... once you learn this they all side in without a sound.......
