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



At 17.20 11/04/2002 -0400, glennsavy wrote:
>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.

My RS behaved the same for her first 5-6000 kms, then the problem disappeared.
In the meanwhile, try applying a little pressure to the gear lever *before* 
pulling the clutch.

- -andrea

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