Won't down shift

rails13 · 11-01-2008, 07:11 PM

This may have come up before but not sure. I have a 2005 Nomad with 10,500 mile on it. Oil changed every 3,000 mile and has had all its services.
Just started lately I down shift and it won't down shift feels like it is in neutral and I have to stop and play with the clutch to be able to down shift. seems like it starting to do this a couple times a ride. any suggestions?
Any help appreciated.

Thanks Rails13

dogdoc · 11-01-2008, 08:17 PM

I too own a ;05 but not having shifting problems, yours could be clutch not releasing good or something in the clutch unit itself, or a hundred other things, where the hell is BD????

Netnorske · 11-01-2008, 09:12 PM

Rails,
Can't help you with your shifting problem, but welcome to the club from the great Pacific NW....

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burkazoid · 11-01-2008, 09:58 PM

2005 here as well, no problems with the downshift, but I do know if I don't hit the heelshifter hard enough it'll slide into neutral rather than the next gear.

landman · 11-01-2008, 10:58 PM

welcome to the club rails.hope someone can help.

novijoe · 11-02-2008, 03:18 AM

Rails13

Used to happen with my 01' Once in a while I'd have to let up a bit on the clutch to get her to go into first. I never considered it a big deal, but someone else might have a different take on it.
Welcome to the forums.

rails13 · 11-02-2008, 07:41 AM

Thanks for the welcome every one.
I've been hanging around for quit a while and finely got the nerve to join. Its starting to get a little cold here in Mich. so I'll have my mechanic take a look at the tranny and clutch. Just hate to stop riding if there is not snow or salt on the ground yet.

paul · 11-02-2008, 07:53 AM

Welcome, it's a great group you've joined, so don't don't worry, be happy

.... but I digress. It's a little like family here so you'll be treated right, but sooner or later someone will get on your nerves. ;)

11-01-2008, 07:11 PM	#1
rails13 Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Belmont, Michigan Posts: 4	Won't down shift This may have come up before but not sure. I have a 2005 Nomad with 10,500 mile on it. Oil changed every 3,000 mile and has had all its services. Just started lately I down shift and it won't down shift feels like it is in neutral and I have to stop and play with the clutch to be able to down shift. seems like it starting to do this a couple times a ride. any suggestions? Any help appreciated. Thanks Rails13 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-01-2008, 08:17 PM	#2
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Won't down shift I too own a ;05 but not having shifting problems, yours could be clutch not releasing good or something in the clutch unit itself, or a hundred other things, where the hell is BD????
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11-01-2008, 09:12 PM	#3
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Won't down shift Rails, Can't help you with your shifting problem, but welcome to the club from the great Pacific NW.... ! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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11-01-2008, 09:58 PM	#4
burkazoid Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 294	Won't down shift 2005 here as well, no problems with the downshift, but I do know if I don't hit the heelshifter hard enough it'll slide into neutral rather than the next gear. __________________ ---- One good thing I figure about Hell is, you can probably just pee wherever you like.
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11-02-2008, 03:18 AM	#6
novijoe Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden City, Michigan Posts: 150	Won't down shift Rails13 Used to happen with my 01' Once in a while I'd have to let up a bit on the clutch to get her to go into first. I never considered it a big deal, but someone else might have a different take on it. Welcome to the forums.
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11-02-2008, 07:41 AM	#7
rails13 Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Belmont, Michigan Posts: 4	Won't down shift Thanks for the welcome every one. I've been hanging around for quit a while and finely got the nerve to join. Its starting to get a little cold here in Mich. so I'll have my mechanic take a look at the tranny and clutch. Just hate to stop riding if there is not snow or salt on the ground yet.
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11-02-2008, 07:53 AM	#8
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Won't down shift Welcome, it's a great group you've joined, so don't don't worry, be happy .... but I digress. It's a little like family here so you'll be treated right, but sooner or later someone will get on your nerves. ;) __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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