slipping into neutral

nickleo373
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slipping into neutral

18 Oct 2013 23:30

Hey everyone.
I was riding around earlier on my kz550 in second gear and I went to give it throttle and it revved up and didn't accelerate. I looked down an the neutral light was on and I didn't downshift. Any ideas why?
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Re: slipping into neutral

19 Oct 2013 01:53

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bumped it with your toe?

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Re: slipping into neutral

20 Oct 2013 03:31

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If your bike keeps doing this, it could be bent shift forks and a damaged 2nd gear.

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Re: slipping into neutral

20 Oct 2013 23:04

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You've been beating on the ol girl have ya? It's just a matter of time before it doesn't stay in second at all. I have done this to two bikes so far. I have ridden several that have had the same problem.

nickleo373 wrote: Hey everyone.
I was riding around earlier on my kz550 in second gear and I went to give it throttle and it revved up and didn't accelerate. I looked down an the neutral light was on and I didn't downshift. Any ideas why?
Thanks

79 LTD B3
80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
1980 Z1R, 2002 ZRX1200, 2003 ZRX1200

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