warriory2k Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Hi all, I started my xvs up last week after about 5 months and had it on a bike jack. The gears changed no problem. I started up this week and cannot get it above second gear. First second neutral is all fine. I rode it up for a mile to warm it up thinking it may be the clutch plates but still no joy even when engine is hot. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 have u tried adjusting ur clutch? mine used to lock up on a long ride and stick in one gear then i found out the clutch cable had stretched and loosened it. hope this helps if not iv got a load of parts if u want to buy some cheep. the con rod in mine went about a year ago and i couldnt get it fixed. . Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Change the oil & filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriory2k Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 My mate spoke to his friend who said it's to do with the shifting rod sticking due to standing and condensation getting in. He said force it in which I did'nt like. So I eased it in by putting trying to push the pedal up and releasing and eventually in went into third. From then 4th and 5th was no problem. I had it on a bike lift and ran it in each gear. Took it for a spin and now shifting is no problem. Just to add the oil and filter was changed last June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 LAST JUNE??!! OK, so it was changed, ridden a bit and has been left standing for 5 MONTHS.... What happens to a cup of coffee if you leave it standing for 5 months? Trust me - Change the oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 yeah id say go with Ttaskmaster! poor oil is what destroyed my engine!! it was only 4 years old and only did 14000 miles! dont let it end up in boxes in the shed like mine is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriory2k Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 Thanks guys i'll change it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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