Stuck shifting into fifth gear.

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kaikara

Discussion Starter · Jul 21, 2011

I have a 2003 750 Spirit. It has 15,400 miles on it. I bought it 5 weeks ago with 14, 200 miles on it.

I usually shift into fifth around 55-60 mph. In the past two weeks, I've had it get stuck when shifting into fifth about 3 times now. When this happens, it feels like it gets stuck between gears. It revs real high and I have to shift it again. This morning when it happened, it sounded like something rattling around in there.

Does anyone know what this could be?

I know I'm coming up on the recommended 16,000 mile service where everything is gone over, so I'll be making an appointment at the shop for that. I just wanted to get an idea of what I'm possibly looking at.

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93gc40

· #2 · Jul 21, 2011

You are shifting too gently on the pedal or too quickly on the clutch or a combination of the 2.

93gc40

· #3 · Jul 21, 2011

Honda Cruisers have sloppy transmissions... You need to make firm shifts or you will miss gears.

Normspeed

· #4 · Jul 21, 2011

Make sure you're completely letting off the shifter after the 3-4 shift. If you ride the shifter with your toe even a little it may not be in position for a full 4-5 shift.

93gc40

· #5 · Jul 21, 2011

Do the **** 16000 service yourself. Why would you pay $200-$300 for an oil and fluid change, if they even do that much.

cl65ame

· #6 · Jul 21, 2011

I have gotten into the habit of holding the shift lever up until after the clutch is let out for the same reason. Sometimes I can feel it slip off the 5th gear and land in la la land.

byggd

· #7 · Jul 21, 2011

No 5th here so no problem ;-)

"Captain D"

· #8 · Jul 21, 2011

Wear Boots while riding is a good safety instruction,...
There is a reason behind it...
When I wear other shoes I miss gears too...
I`ve been known to "test ride" after working on mine and it is common fer me to miss gears as mentioned...

kaikara

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jul 21, 2011

"Captain D" said:
Wear Boots while riding is a good safety instruction,...
There is a reason behind it...
When I wear other shoes I miss gears too...
I`ve been known to "test ride" after working on mine and it is common fer me to miss gears as mentioned...

I always wear boots. I have a pair of Harley boots I've had for years. Huge, sturdy, up over the ankle, zip down the side.

93gc40

· #10 · Jul 21, 2011

Is shifter pedal adjusted correctly, for your foot.

kaikara

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jul 21, 2011

93gc40 said:
Do the **** 16000 service yourself. Why would you pay $200-$300 for an oil and fluid change, if they even do that much.

I haven't had this bike long and it's my first bike. I can do some maintenance myself, but I would prefer to have a professional give it a good lookover before I ride too long. I bought it on craigslist knowing absolutely nothing about bikes. So yes, I will pay the mechanic $200 to change fluid, inspect hoses, brakes, bearings, clutch, etc.

Carb sync and valve clearance? *blows my mind*

iamcmf

· #12 · Jul 21, 2011

We always called that a false nuetral...

1rusty1

· #13 · Jul 21, 2011

Oil change could be in order.

kaikara

Discussion Starter · #14 · Jul 21, 2011

1rusty1 said:
Oil change could be in order.

Could be. Previous owner told me oil was changed about 13k.

93gc40

· #15 · Jul 21, 2011

kaikara said:
I haven't had this bike long and it's my first bike. I can do some maintenance myself, but I would prefer to have a professional give it a good lookover before I ride too long. I bought it on craigslist knowing absolutely nothing about bikes. So yes, I will pay the mechanic $200 to change fluid, inspect hoses, brakes, bearings, clutch, etc. Carb sync and valve clearance? *blows my mind*

Do you know how to do basic maintenance on a car. cause the only real difference is the number of wheels and the cage.

1rusty1

· #16 · Jul 21, 2011

kaikara said:
Could be. Previous owner told me oil was changed about 13k.

Yes it looks like you are due at 2400 miles. Changing the oil will probably help with the hard shifting.

"Captain D"

· #17 · Jul 21, 2011

5,000 is the easy to remember number of miles between oil changes I use...
I do my own, too...
A service manual is my best friend, besides my Wife...
I ain`t hadto fool with the valves as yet...I`ve put 40,000 on it...

dernp

· #18 · Jul 21, 2011

Other option is heel/toe shifter.

byggd

· #19 · Jul 21, 2011

iamcmf said:
We always called that a false nuetral...

So did we. Guess we are old school......

kaikara

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jul 21, 2011

93gc40 said:
Do you know how to do basic maintenance on a car. cause the only real difference is the number of wheels and the cage.

I can change the oil and the plugs and wires on a car. Air filter too. I'm sure I can do all those things on a motorcycle as well. I'm not real technically inclined, but I do want to learn. I just don't want to jump head first into everything. I prefer a little bit at a time.

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