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Re: [ST] I Need HELP Going from 1st to 2nd Gear



Just an FYI, my 2000 Sprint RS also has this problem.

Regards,
Sean

'00 Triumph Sprint RS
'00 MTD 535 5-string bass


>From: "glennsavy" <glennsavy@xxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: [ST] I Need HELP Going from 1st to 2nd Gear
>Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:20:03 -0400
>
>Linda. I have an orange 2000 rs. I have the same exact problem. I have had
>the dealer check it out twice. They find nothing wrong. I have 2600 miles 
>on
>mine. It mostly happens when the bike has been sitting for a day or two.
>While out riding it warms up and is great for the rest of the day. I even
>called Georgia and they told me they are built to last and it will break 
>in.
>Last year on this site someone suggested grease etc.. I will be watching 
>for
>any solutions. The problem only exists from 1st to second as you describe. 
>I
>have had to pull out of traffic for fear of getting hit. This has been my
>only gripe with this bike. Last year my foot became so sore and tender. I
>hope somebody responds with an answer.   Thanks Glenn----- Original
>Message -----
>From: Linda Combe <lincombe@xxxxxxxx>
>To: Sprint ST, List <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 6:46 PM
>Subject: [ST] I Need HELP Going from 1st to 2nd Gear
>
>
> > I've been riding my new 2001 Sprint ST for about a 6 wks now.  It has 
>1300
> > miles and has been through the first scheduled maintenance.  For the 
>most
> > part, I love the bike, except for one thing.  Every time I start it 
>after
> > it's been sitting awhile (like overnight or all day while I'm at work), 
>I
> > can't seem to get it into 2nd gear.  It goes easily enough into 1st 
>gear,
> > but when the revs go up to about 4-5K, I can't get it into 2nd no matter
>how
> > hard I try.  I've even tried putting it through all the gears before I
>take
> > off.   Nada.   I have to pull over to the side of the road (it's
> > embarrassing) and work the gears until I feel more confident.  Once I am
> > going and finally get it into 2nd, I have no further problems.
> > One thing I noticed today:  if I slow down until the bike is going very
>slow
> > (minimum revs) I can get it into 2nd.  Seems to be troublesome only when
>the
> > bike has been sitting and when the revs are up.  Any ideas?  Any
>solutions?
> > I'm desperate with DeSTiny.
> > Linda in CT
> > '01 Sapphire ST
> > Pres., Triumph Riders of New England
> > www.triumphriders.org
> > AMA # 636165
> > STOC #870
> > My DeSTiny
> >
> >
> >
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