zx 600 problem with gears

carl_crazy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Karma :

hi all, carl here, i got a problem with my zx 600, when i come to traffic lights or junction etc i cant get into first gear (not without tapping on my gear pedal fairly hard a few times) it gets a bit embarrassing when there are a few cars behind you, can anyone tell me what the problem is, its a 1998 g1 zx 600 Sad

many thanks

sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Is this bike a ZZR600 or a ZX6R as they are different bikes?

carl_crazy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Karma :

hi sickup its a zx6r, just wont go into first when i come to a junction etc, its ok when i first set off though from neutral but its a bit of a pain when it doesnt

DynamiteBoy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Karma :

i sometimes have similiar problems on my gpz500s, especially when hot... i normally just double clutch - second to neutral (clutch out) then into first... thats what i do anyway
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carl_crazy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Karma :

cheers dynamite i'll try that, bit of a pain though isnt it, do you reckon its a clutch problem or probably gear selector, i aint got a clue,lol, i'll try your suggestion anyhow, thanks

DynamiteBoy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Karma :

Soz i dont really know that much on the mechanical side of things - dont want to go and give u incorrect advise...

It is a bit annoying at times, but i just got used to it now...always had similar problem on most of my previous cars....would sometimes have to double clutch when i wanted to ingage reverse...

Hope everything sorts itself out, but if do rectify the problem perminantely let me know of the solution...cheers, Ow
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

First thing I would do is clean the linkage rod joints.

Had a similar problem on my ZX6 and thought it was something terrible. Turned out to be the ball joints needed a clean and grease after winter muck - did that and had perfect clunking into gear again Smile

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carl_crazy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Karma :

i aint got a clue either when it comes to the mechanical side of bikes either dynamite lol just general maintenance boy here and rider, think i'll try what G suggested, have to get myself a haynes manual and if its safe to do it myself i'll have a go but if not its down to the local bike shop, thanks for your input G any siggestion helps, its nice to know there are people out there to give you some constructive advice, thanks all for replying, if it fixes the problem guys i'll let you know.

HAPPY RIDING !!!