TomGrainger Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 For some odd reason my bike doesn't like shifting upwards from first when at a standstill. If I want neutral, I have to flick up into it before coming to a complete stop. If I try to half-click to neutral from a standstill then the gear change lever won't have any of it. It literally locks and won't budge until I pull away. I have tried letting the clutch out and pulling it back in, but this has had no effect. Any ideas what's going on guys? Praying the clutch and gearbox aren't fooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 check clutch adjustment first there was a thread recently where I posted the full how to for the SV if no different then I will put my money on your steel plates been shafted and it will get worse over time trust me I know I had the same for 6 or 7 years with my clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Sounds like the clutch is dragging a bit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGrainger Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Clutch adjustment... what's meant by that exactly? Something that should be in my manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Yeah it is in the manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGrainger Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 I'm gonna sound like such a pain but is this a simple job? Roughly how long does it take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Cable adjustment is minutes, worm drive adjustment is more like 30-60 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGrainger Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 So is it possible there's too much play in the clutch cable and it's not fully disengaging the clutch so I'm not able to click into neutral? Should I start by adjusting the cable and seeing how things go from there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Yeah. ....start with the easy stuff and move onto the harder stuff if that doesn't work. .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XmisterIS Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Just done it myself, I have an SV too, it's in section 1.17 of the Haynes manual. I really recommend you get yourself a Haynes manual because it's the first place I turn to when I want to know how to do something! It's not great for diagnosing the problem, but when you know what the problem is, it's it very thorough (mostly!)P.S. Just make sure you get the right Haynes for your bike! I have a pointy, you have a curvy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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