This weekend I ran into my first issue with my bike.
After i did a 5 mile lap at my favorite wooded area, my first gear would engage, but when i let the clutch out to take-off, i could sit there with my left hand in the air, first gear engaged and clutch completely out, and I wasn't moving. Quite the bummer. I can release the clutch in first gear......twist the throttle...and nothing happens. If i bounce around or kick bike or rev it up incessantly, the bike will jump into gear.
I stopped riding at that point, for fear of ruining the transmission.
I suspect the clutch is sticking, but really don't know.
FYI, I purchased the bike brand new off the showroom floor Oct. 2005. I am the first owner and have ridden bikes all my life, but I am not mechanically inclined. :coocoo:
So, anyone have advice or input?
Ask me questions and I will answer them.
I need a service manual too. Anyone know where I can download one in .pdf format?
Thanks!
Jered
Memphis
After i did a 5 mile lap at my favorite wooded area, my first gear would engage, but when i let the clutch out to take-off, i could sit there with my left hand in the air, first gear engaged and clutch completely out, and I wasn't moving. Quite the bummer. I can release the clutch in first gear......twist the throttle...and nothing happens. If i bounce around or kick bike or rev it up incessantly, the bike will jump into gear.
I stopped riding at that point, for fear of ruining the transmission.
I suspect the clutch is sticking, but really don't know.
FYI, I purchased the bike brand new off the showroom floor Oct. 2005. I am the first owner and have ridden bikes all my life, but I am not mechanically inclined. :coocoo:
So, anyone have advice or input?
Ask me questions and I will answer them.
I need a service manual too. Anyone know where I can download one in .pdf format?
Thanks!
Jered
Memphis