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11-01-2008, 07:11 PM | #1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Won't down shift
Rails,
Can't help you with your shifting problem, but welcome to the club from the great Pacific NW.... !
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11-01-2008, 09:58 PM | #4 |
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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.
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11-01-2008, 10:58 PM | #5 |
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Won't down shift
welcome to the club rails.hope someone can help.
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11-02-2008, 03:18 AM | #6 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. ;)
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