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2nd gear problems.

  • Thread starter Thread starter Konnick
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If you can speed shift it, the problem is very likely the clutch. Perhaps a stretching cable (about to fail), or maybe the friction disks have worn grooves in the basket.
 
The clutch cable was frayed, I replaced it with the one off of my parts bike. It didn't make a difference. Should I go with a brand new cable? Why would it only affect that gear?
 
Dogma said:
It's called speed shifting, and may have another name or two. Some people are convinced it will destroy your transmission. Some entertaining flame-wars, actually. Done properly, it's quicker than the clutch, and just as smooth. Done wrong, you'll embarrass yourself at best. At worst, you force the shifter and bend a fork, or grind the shift dogs.

It's easier to learn on the up-shifts. Pre-load the shifter, be careful not to use more force than usually necessary for a good, positive gear change. Roll off the throttle until the gears are unloaded. The pre-loaded lever clicks into the next gear and you roll right back on the throttle. Practice it using the clutch at first. As you get yourself trained onto how much you need to roll off the throttle, shifting quicker and quicker, you'll find you can use less and less clutch, until you're not using it at all. Downshifts are similar, but less forgiving. You don't need to do it to be cool or anything, but it would be a handy skill if you ever break a clutch cable without a spare.
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Speed shifting and clutch less shifting are not the same thing.
 
Konnick said:
The clutch cable was frayed, I replaced it with the one off of my parts bike. It didn't make a difference. Should I go with a brand new cable? Why would it only affect that gear?
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Sorry, I forgot it was only 2nd gear giving you the problems. That does suggest something odd in the transmission.

On the up side, the frayed cable needed to go anyway. If the parts bike cable is intact and moved freely, there's no need to replace it. You might lube it, but if it appears healthy it shouldn't require any more attention.
 
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