[klr vs. dr ??]

[plexifairing2000@yahoo.com]

Hello- I am a new owner of a 00 KLR with less than 5000 miles on it, I have begun to have problems shifting up from first to second gear. I get hung up in neutral. A second lift to the shifter results in a "clunk" but no results- I am stil in neutral. I can shift down to first without difficulty. This problem comes and goes but seems to happen more when the engine is fully warmed up. Besides being an annoyance, this condition could have me dead in the water with traffic bearing down on me from behind. I have had to pll off the road a few times when this happened.Ii have tried shifting more forcefully, getting the rpm's higher, pausing a second before upshifting- nothing seems to help. Any suggestions? It's under warrenty for another month-get it to a Kawasaki dealer and let them figure it out? thanks, JIM Richmond,Va.

[Toby 'Slide' Lampson]

Is the shift lever- ....tightened on its splined shaft? .....in the correct position on the shaft? ....breaking at the weld? Slide plexifairing2000@... wrote:

> Hello- I am a new owner of a 00 KLR with less than 5000 miles on it, I have begun to have problems shifting up from first to second gear. I get hung up in neutral. A second lift to the shifter results in a "clunk" but no results- I am stil in neutral. I can shift down to first without difficulty. This problem comes and goes but seems to happen more when the engine is fully warmed up. Besides being an annoyance, this condition could have me dead in the water with traffic bearing down on me from behind. I have had to pll off the road a few times when this happened.Ii have tried shifting more forcefully, getting the rpm's higher, pausing a second before upshifting- nothing seems to help. Any suggestions? It's under warrenty for another month-get it to a Kawasaki dealer and let them figure it out? thanks, JIM Richmond,Va. > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[les123@home.com]

Hi Jim, A newbie suggests- I second Slide's recommendations. Listers have reported that the stock shifter can break that soon. If you can't figure it out quickly, maybe you should take it to a dealer to document the problem exists before the warranty expires. Look for any interference to shifter movement. This has been known to cause trouble before - but usually for downshifts, when an aftermarket skid plate got in the way. Time since oil change? Oil type? NOT a back-door request for an oil thread . On my 00 the 1to2 shift has always been the clunkiest but I don't think I've ever had that much trouble - I miss it occasionally but another poke puts it in gear. Dave A14 Richmond

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., plexifairing2000@y... wrote: > Hello- I am a new owner of a 00 KLR with less than 5000 miles on it, I have begun to have problems shifting up from first to second gear. I get hung up in neutral. A second lift to the shifter results in a "clunk" but no results- I am stil in neutral. I can shift down to first without difficulty. This problem comes and goes but seems to happen more when the engine is fully warmed up. Besides being an annoyance, this condition could have me dead in the water with traffic bearing down on me from behind. I have had to pll off the road a few times when this happened.Ii have tried shifting more forcefully, getting the rpm's higher, pausing a second before upshifting- nothing seems to help. Any suggestions? It's under warrenty for another month-get it to a Kawasaki dealer and let them figure it out? thanks, JIM Richmond,Va.

[kgeo52]

I use my bike to commute to work. On the way home today it got stuck in third gear ( I think ) about 1 mile from home. I can't shift up or down. Any ideas? I need help. Thanks Alex

[Jeff Blessing]

My bike is having trouble getting into second. It will take 4 or 5 tries or sometimes more to get it into gear. it has no trouble getting into 1 3 4 or five just second. Do i need to open her up and look at the gearbox? If so does anyone have any tips at getting to the gearbox?

[J Fortner]

When was the last time the oil and filter were changed? Could give that a try first. Are you loading the shifter with your toe prior to pulling the clutch and going for the shift? JF

On 10/20/05, Jeff Blessing wrote: > My bike is having trouble getting into second. It will take 4 or 5 > tries or sometimes more to get it into gear. it has no trouble getting > into 1 3 4 or five just second. Do i need to open her up and look at > the gearbox? If so does anyone have any tips at getting to the gearbox?

[pdstreeter@mmm.com]

>Do i need to open her up and look at >the gearbox? If so does anyone have any tips at getting to the gearbox?

Well, that's a big job. You have to pull the motor out of the frame (have you ever pulled the swingarm bolt?). Take the head and cylinder off, take everything off the right side (clutch, waterpump, etc.), take everything off the left side (rotor, balancer assembly), then split the crankcases. The transmission will stay in the right side crankcase, and you can inspect the shift forks, gears and shifter drum. Replace whatever looks bad, and put it all back together. You can get a complete gasket set for about $60. While you're in there, you'd replace the rings and get it honed, maybe do a valve job. You may as well replace the "doohickey" and clean the oil screen. Paul Streeter

[Mike Frey]

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--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Mike Frey wrote: > > I want to hear what the DR guys say. Hope we get a report! > I currently own both and am planning on selling the KLR; Don't get wrong here I love the KLR, but the DR will hanlde long stints in the saddle just as well (IMO). I did a 900 mile day last year on the DR, granted it was a cool day and I had a tailwind. The DR was setup with the IMS, Corbin and Maier windscreen. When I reached my destination, I then had a more capable off-road bike; Especially for someone 5'8" or there about's....again jusy my opinion. Probably what I will miss most about the KLR, is the stock 6 gallon tank, the big bike feel..in the cockpit etc. Ya never know maybe I'll keep em both and sell my V-Strom