Intermittent Shifting problems

Dugan · 09-25-2008, 08:27 PM

I have a Hi-Bird 200gy 07 with 7001 miles on it every once and a while when im shifting from 1st to second the shifter will lock up and wont go into 2nd unless I down shift back to 1st and let the clutch out then it will go into second. It seem to get stuck in Neutral this is intermittent and not all the time. I took the clutch cover off and every thing looked ok from what i could tell. any ideas?

Thanks for your help

Dugan

alonzo · 09-25-2008, 10:07 PM

how to tech thread

http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...ewtopic&t=5141

before that how is the oil looking? what type of oil? make sure you are using good old dino with no star on the bottle.

tigertamer · 09-26-2008, 04:53 AM

Have you adjusted the clutch cable yet?

TT

Dugan · 09-26-2008, 10:17 AM

When I had it apart I checked to see if anything was loose or out of place but every thing was tight. Is there suppose to be a little play in the shift lever shaft ?it moves a little in and out.

Dugan

Dugan · 09-26-2008, 10:18 AM

I have adjusted the clutch cable several different times

Dugan

red2003 · 09-26-2008, 11:12 AM

Yes a little play there is fine. If the oil is clean, and the clutch is adjusted, you may have to live with it. My Roketa does the same tihng if I don't pull up ALL THE WAY into second. It'll hang in neutral and you HAVE to drop back down into 1st, then it'll shift to 2nd. Happens probably 2% of the time, and it's always because I get a lazy left foot and don't shift it right. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Cal25 · 09-26-2008, 11:14 AM

Red pointed to the clean oil. Some people have reported eratic shifting problems as the oil gets to the end of it's life.

pizzarider · 09-26-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red2003

Yes a little play there is fine. If the oil is clean, and the clutch is adjusted, you may have to live with it. My Roketa does the same tihng if I don't pull up ALL THE WAY into second. It'll hang in neutral and you HAVE to drop back down into 1st, then it'll shift to 2nd. Happens probably 2% of the time, and it's always because I get a lazy left foot and don't shift it right. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Happens to me too. It sux in intersections! -Cory

gomoto · 09-26-2008, 06:27 PM

change the oil to mobel 4 cycle synthetic it made all those problems go away for me...

09-25-2008, 08:27 PM	#1
Dugan Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	Intermittent Shifting problems I have a Hi-Bird 200gy 07 with 7001 miles on it every once and a while when im shifting from 1st to second the shifter will lock up and wont go into 2nd unless I down shift back to 1st and let the clutch out then it will go into second. It seem to get stuck in Neutral this is intermittent and not all the time. I took the clutch cover off and every thing looked ok from what i could tell. any ideas? Thanks for your help Dugan
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09-26-2008, 04:53 AM	#3
tigertamer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wheeling, West Virginia Posts: 683	Have you adjusted the clutch cable yet? TT __________________ 07 H-D XL883C 06 LF 200GY-5 Yin and Yang CAUTION Obey The Traffic Regulation. Always Wear a Helmet. Don't Ride After Drinking Wine. Before Operation, Read The Owners Manual Carefully.
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09-26-2008, 11:12 AM	#6
red2003 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Vermont, USA Posts: 1,271	Yes a little play there is fine. If the oil is clean, and the clutch is adjusted, you may have to live with it. My Roketa does the same tihng if I don't pull up ALL THE WAY into second. It'll hang in neutral and you HAVE to drop back down into 1st, then it'll shift to 2nd. Happens probably 2% of the time, and it's always because I get a lazy left foot and don't shift it right. I wouldn't worry about it too much. __________________ First Chinabike: 2006 Roketa RSX200E Current Chinabikes: 2023 Titan DLX & 2022 Lifan KP Mini w/ 210cc BRT kit, 22 RWHP!
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09-25-2008, 10:07 PM	#2
alonzo Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 527	how to tech thread http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...ewtopic&t=5141 before that how is the oil looking? what type of oil? make sure you are using good old dino with no star on the bottle.
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09-26-2008, 10:17 AM	#4
Dugan Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	When I had it apart I checked to see if anything was loose or out of place but every thing was tight. Is there suppose to be a little play in the shift lever shaft ?it moves a little in and out. Dugan
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09-26-2008, 10:18 AM	#5
Dugan Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	I have adjusted the clutch cable several different times Dugan
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09-26-2008, 11:14 AM	#7
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Red pointed to the clean oil. Some people have reported eratic shifting problems as the oil gets to the end of it's life.
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09-26-2008, 06:27 PM	#9
gomoto Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 16	change the oil to mobel 4 cycle synthetic it made all those problems go away for me...
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