[jasonA]

Everyone once in a while, my C50 does not want to go into first gear when I am stopped. Is this fairly common or something I should have looked at.

thanks.

 

[trini0]

Its common. Search here for more info on it.
A way to avoid it, is to get to first gear before you stop.
In my couple days riding, it hasn't bothered me...

 

[ChicsterMG]

Every bike I have ever ridden has done that. The gears just don't mech sometimes when you stop in higher gears. You should be in first when you come to a stop anyway. Otherwise you will end up playing the clutch and rock game at almost every light.

 

[axel_2078]

I think this happens when the gears don't line up correctly when you come to a stop, as ChicsterMG mentioned. To avoid it, either shift into 1st as you are slowing to a stop, or if you already stopped and can't get it to downshift from Neutral, let the clutch out a little and then try again. Usually, it will pop right into 1st. This saves a little time and embarrasment while rocking the bike back and forth in heavy traffic.

 

[viper94bite]

my marauder does the same thing. I feel like an idiot when it happens. I just roll the bike a little utill it catches and goes in.

 

[axel_2078]

My marauder is notorious about this too.

 

[stp1971]

The 1500LC isn't immune to that either,,, I try to hit it in first everytime while stopping,,, unless it's a quick stop or I have a brain f*rt. If I do have to try to get it in first after stopped and it is being,,,,difficult,,, then I let the clutch out a little then back in and it usually lets me put it in first.

 

[Kehau D.]

The 1500LC isn't immune to that either,,, I try to hit it in first everytime while stopping,,, unless it's a quick stop or I have a brain f*rt. If I do have to try to get it in first after stopped and it is being,,,,difficult,,, then I let the clutch out a little then back in and it usually lets me put it in first.

My S50 is the same way and that's what I have to do also.

Aloha,
Kehau

 

[ChicsterMG]

I am sensing a pattern here.... :neutral:

 

[Fishpart]

M50 same way, if your in netural at stop let clutch out, re engage clutch and will easily go into 1st. But always try and be in 1st when stopped just in case you have to get out of the way fast.

 

[jasonA]

Thanks for the info....."I AM NOT ALONE!!!"