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Down Shifting Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:59 am
tjh1985
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Got a new (to me) K100 RS a couple days ago and the shift lever wont down shift until it slows to a pretty specific and much slower speed. For example if im on the HWY at 60mph and i go to slow down off the exit i cant down shift from 5th gear to 4th gear until the bike has slowed to 40mph or less. I have this same problem if in 3rd gear wanting to down shift into 2nd gear - the speed has to have dropped enough for it to let me.
When i compare this to my other 1985 K100 LT (i have two now) i have no problem down shifting like the above mentioned problem.
In my very limited insight, the only difference bt the two bikes is the new bike (w the issue) has a custom shift lever and the one without the problem has a stock shift lever. Thst said, ive spoken to another k100 owner who says he has the same down shift problem with his stock shift lever.
Anyone dealt with this problem and can provide insight?
Much appreciated,
T
When i compare this to my other 1985 K100 LT (i have two now) i have no problem down shifting like the above mentioned problem.
In my very limited insight, the only difference bt the two bikes is the new bike (w the issue) has a custom shift lever and the one without the problem has a stock shift lever. Thst said, ive spoken to another k100 owner who says he has the same down shift problem with his stock shift lever.
Anyone dealt with this problem and can provide insight?
Much appreciated,
T