shifting question

rayzuki · 03-08-2008, 10:53 PM

I changed my shift peg. pics to come later. anyway I don't know what I did but I guess the position is slightly off from where it was. All for the better alomst. Shifting from 1st to 2nd has a slight jerk. Maybe its me too fast on the throttle not sure yet. Shifting from 2nd to 3rd and from 3rd to 4th is effortless and unnoticeable super smooth. Is the shift from 1st to 2nd normal, is it me, or should I get it looked at? Downshifting is jerky no matter what due to my inexperience. I can't tell you how the shift into 5th is because I haven't got that fast yet.

Easy Rider · 03-08-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rayzuki

Is the shift from 1st to 2nd normal, is it me, or should I get it looked at?

Yes.....probably.....probably not!

**jonathan180iq** · 03-09-2008, 11:35 PM

I think you just need to ride some more and not focus on these little picky things. Each bike has its own little quirks. Plan a route, spend an hour or so on a nice long ride and then, if you are still worried about these things or if you feel unsafe with their operation, then we'll work on it.

Good luck,
Jonathan

5th_bike · 03-10-2008, 08:29 AM

rayzuki, do you use the clutch ? it makes shifting so much smoother. I use it when downshifting, and from 1 to 3 and mostly 2 to 3, but to 4 and 5 I often don't use it.
Oh, and shifting from 1 to 2, it has to go through neutral, so it is the "most involved"/"hardest"/"most complicated" shift, so you noticed it right. It's normal.

mcintyre_aerospace · 03-10-2008, 10:06 PM

My bike tends to shift a little hard, and down shifting is little bit odd, I have to keep pressing it down until it catches 2nd or 1st gear.

rayzuki · 03-11-2008, 12:48 AM

I do ok downshifting. Mostly its my timing. I downshift too soon so when I release the clutch, engine braking takes over then I end up jerking the thorttle. Just need more practice.

Badbob · 03-11-2008, 06:09 AM

Wearing different boots.can make big difference in shifting so changing the shifter might change things enough to notice. Ride it for a while and give yourself time to get used to it. If it still bothers you then try adjusting the shifter position. I suggest riding in an area where you have to shift a lot. Explore some suburban neighborhoods.

Easy Rider · 03-11-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mcintyre_aerospace

My bike tends to shift a little hard, and down shifting is little bit odd, I have to keep pressing it down until it catches 2nd or 1st gear.

You may have too much slack in the clutch cable so that the clutch is dragging a bit.

Easy Rider · 03-11-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rayzuki

I downshift too soon .........

Good that you recognize what you are doing wrong.

Now STOP IT!!

lindsey · 06-25-2008, 08:31 PM

Several of our GZ250 trainer bikes became difficult to shift. Neutral became harder to find and students missing shifts became more frequent. Clutch lever adjustment and freeplay on all GZ250 were verified to be correct.
We lubed the shaft that the shift lever rotates on, first with a penetrating oil and then with engine oil a week or so later. The shifting problems have lessened considerably.
If you are having problems shifting your GZ250, and you are using the clutch and shift lever correctly, you might try lubricating the shift lever shaft.
Can't hurt. Doesn't cost much. Might help.

Lindsey

03-08-2008, 10:53 PM	#1
rayzuki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: portland, or Posts: 154	shifting question I changed my shift peg. pics to come later. anyway I don't know what I did but I guess the position is slightly off from where it was. All for the better alomst. Shifting from 1st to 2nd has a slight jerk. Maybe its me too fast on the throttle not sure yet. Shifting from 2nd to 3rd and from 3rd to 4th is effortless and unnoticeable super smooth. Is the shift from 1st to 2nd normal, is it me, or should I get it looked at? Downshifting is jerky no matter what due to my inexperience. I can't tell you how the shift into 5th is because I haven't got that fast yet. __________________ Yeah, I'm about as useful as a condom dispenser in the vatican. -- Jonathan Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-09-2008, 11:35 PM	#3
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	I think you just need to ride some more and not focus on these little picky things. Each bike has its own little quirks. Plan a route, spend an hour or so on a nice long ride and then, if you are still worried about these things or if you feel unsafe with their operation, then we'll work on it. Good luck, Jonathan Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-10-2008, 08:29 AM	#4
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	rayzuki, do you use the clutch ? it makes shifting so much smoother. I use it when downshifting, and from 1 to 3 and mostly 2 to 3, but to 4 and 5 I often don't use it. Oh, and shifting from 1 to 2, it has to go through neutral, so it is the "most involved"/"hardest"/"most complicated" shift, so you noticed it right. It's normal. __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach
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03-10-2008, 10:06 PM	#5
mcintyre_aerospace Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Stockton, TX Posts: 78	My bike tends to shift a little hard, and down shifting is little bit odd, I have to keep pressing it down until it catches 2nd or 1st gear. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-11-2008, 12:48 AM	#6
rayzuki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: portland, or Posts: 154	I do ok downshifting. Mostly its my timing. I downshift too soon so when I release the clutch, engine braking takes over then I end up jerking the thorttle. Just need more practice. __________________ Yeah, I'm about as useful as a condom dispenser in the vatican. -- Jonathan
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03-11-2008, 06:09 AM	#7
Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	Wearing different boots.can make big difference in shifting so changing the shifter might change things enough to notice. Ride it for a while and give yourself time to get used to it. If it still bothers you then try adjusting the shifter position. I suggest riding in an area where you have to shift a lot. Explore some suburban neighborhoods. __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks
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06-25-2008, 08:31 PM	#10
lindsey Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3	Several of our GZ250 trainer bikes became difficult to shift. Neutral became harder to find and students missing shifts became more frequent. Clutch lever adjustment and freeplay on all GZ250 were verified to be correct. We lubed the shaft that the shift lever rotates on, first with a penetrating oil and then with engine oil a week or so later. The shifting problems have lessened considerably. If you are having problems shifting your GZ250, and you are using the clutch and shift lever correctly, you might try lubricating the shift lever shaft. Can't hurt. Doesn't cost much. Might help. Lindsey
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