gear leaver stuck : (

Zeus · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Karma :

i was making my way home today when i noticed every time i shifted up it got harder and harder. after a few more minutes it was stuck in first gear. it took me ages to get home as its only a 125. any who i switched the oil and i can now switch gears normally, but only when the engine isn't on. I'm still quite new to all this biking stuff and I'm at a complete lost. any feedback would be great.

Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Karma :

Sounds like your clutch needs adjusting.

What bike is it?

Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

Check your clutch cable hasn't stretched, it could be stopping the clutch from disengaging making it hard to shift gear.
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Zeus · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Karma :

it's a lifan (chinese import)

iv tried adjusting the clutch cable, but it didn't make any difference.

what i don't get is why it works normally when the engine is off, but soon as it on it stiffens up on me?

Odie · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Karma :

Have you dropped the bike?
If you have you might have bent the gear lever shaft.
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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

Zeus · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Karma :

it was still under warranty so got them to pick it up and fix it. the guy said something about the gearbox slipping so looks like Finglonga was right.

thanks for the help guys : )

Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

lifans have a warranty? Shocked

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GeorgeCBR · Scooby Slapper Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Karma :

Surprisingly yes. How good that warranty is depends on how close you live to the dealer etc etc.
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