Shift lever locks up when downshifting

Slofun · 09-15-2021, 07:28 PM

2020 Hawk 250. 1200 miles. Oil is 20w-50 full synthetic.

Almost always when downshifting at idle into 3rd or 2nd the shifter totally locks up and won’t go down or up. If I release the clutch just slightly I’ll hear a “clunk” on the clutch side of the engine - then it will shift into that gear. This happens when I come to a stop when riding or when I’m sitting in my driveway.

If I downshift while moving, rev matching and all, it doesn’t happen as often. This problem is a bit dangerous since I’ve been hung up in traffic trying to get to first gear with whacked out anxious drivers behind me ready to run me over.

Please help!!

09-15-2021, 07:28 PM	#1
Slofun Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 40	Shift lever locks up when downshifting 2020 Hawk 250. 1200 miles. Oil is 20w-50 full synthetic. Almost always when downshifting at idle into 3rd or 2nd the shifter totally locks up and won’t go down or up. If I release the clutch just slightly I’ll hear a “clunk” on the clutch side of the engine - then it will shift into that gear. This happens when I come to a stop when riding or when I’m sitting in my driveway. If I downshift while moving, rev matching and all, it doesn’t happen as often. This problem is a bit dangerous since I’ve been hung up in traffic trying to get to first gear with whacked out anxious drivers behind me ready to run me over. Please help!! Last edited by Slofun; 09-15-2021 at 11:03 PM.
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