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Anonymous Posted on Nov 13, 2015

I was riding tonight and at a light my bike stopped shifting into gears

I was out riding tonight and came to a stop light. My bike would not seem to go into 1st gear. When it did appear to go, it made a sound like it was continually down shifting gears. All of my linkage appears correct and I can not figure out what is wrong.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 06, 2009

SOURCE: 1987 Suzuki Samurai Clutch problem.

The last time this happened to me, the clutch cable had worn through the out cable housing and had to be replaced.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 20, 2009

SOURCE: Bike turns off when I put in 1st or 2nd gear

First replace the clutch,clutch basket,and throw out bearing that has been destroyed,check the cable for damage and if you still have the same problem,Then check the kick stand switch.

tombones

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  • Posted on Jul 07, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 2001 suzuki gsxr 600 shifting problems

One of two things is happening. One is the cost of a double oil change and filter. The other requires your banks loan officer.

Change gearbox oil and install a new oil filter. Dirt and grit in the oil is binding the gears and shift drum. Ride the bike for a couple of hours. Now drain the oil again and put in fresh oil. This will flush out the dirt and grit. Use 10w40 motor oil. Stick with the major brands; Pennzoil, Quaker State, Mobil or Shell. If dirty oil is not the problem at least we eliminated the possibility for only the cost of a few quarts of oil.

Now let's talk about that loan officer. The shop is going to charge around $1000 plus to replace a bent shift fork. This is not a repair for the untrained. Sorry.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 28, 2010

SOURCE: When I shift my 02 GSXR 600 the gear shift lever gets stuck

Get yourself a repair manual and find out what it says, but I think you are correct, the return spring is either broken or it has slipped. Try this site for a freebie manual:
http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp

Joe H.

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  • Posted on Apr 25, 2010

SOURCE: Suzuki Intruder 1400 1996, First to Second Gear is harsh!

Change the fluid in the clutch reservoir,bleed out the remaining fluid.(keep it full as you go) Should be dot 4 fluid not dot 3. U may need to rebuild the master cylinder or replace it.

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