Not shifting

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Not shifting

24 Jul 2018 20:51

My bike will shift into 1st but boggs down like it was in 4th gear, when i got it Rollin it wont go into any other gear but nutral. I jacked the back tire up took out the plugs and i can get it in all gears? Do i have a clutch problem? Im at a loss here, any advice would be greatly appreciated

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Re: Not shifting

25 Jul 2018 05:05

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What bike are you speaking of ?
Pictures would help.
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Re: Not shifting

25 Jul 2018 13:58

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Sorry, 78"Kawasaki kz650

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Re: Not shifting

25 Jul 2018 14:38

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Clutch adjustment would be my first suspect.
Did this happen suddenly.
Didithappen after doing some other maintenance or repair?

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Re: Not shifting

25 Jul 2018 15:15

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Any chance it's the Kawasaki neutral finder that confusing you? Have you ever ridden the bike? Is it new to you? Many Kaws have a device that prevents you shifting up past neutral unless your going fast enough to actually get into second gear.
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Re: Not shifting

25 Jul 2018 19:24

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It ran fine, the carb float was sticking so i cleaned them and tried to take it for a ride then it wouldn't shift into any gear except 1st and boggs down like its in 4th

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Re: Not shifting

25 Jul 2018 19:32

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I think i have a clutch problem, I've been riding it just fine except a little carb problem. Thanks bill

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