GaryRyal

Thanks, You could be right. I adjusted the clutch a bit myself and it does seem to make things a bit better. Have spoken to the guy I got the bike from and he is sure all is fine I just need to get out on the road to get used to the thing :-) Fingers crossed ...

Hello, can anyone help? I have just got an old XJ600 off ebay. Apart from the fact that the battery does not seem to hold a charge I wonder if the gear box is Duff ?? Help. I learned to ride about 6 years ago and have not ridden since. well not much. On the bikes I learned on the gear change was something like 1 down 3 up. And I could change at any time , ie standing at traffic lights. However This YAMAHA only seems to want to change gear on the move ... I have to de-clutch between every gear or the LEAVER does nothing. Is this normal for a YAMAHA ?? It seems like double de clutching ... is the BOX duff or is it me. I'm a professional driver if it has four wheels but am cluesless with two ... HELP ...