Not sure if this is an issue? Sticky second gear?

ImCannibal · May 2, 2014

So I've been meaning to ask this, because it seems like the Max is notorious for second gear going bad, but mine seems to be "too good", sometimes if I'm getting on it hard I'll go to shift into third and my bike will klunk like it went to third but still be in second, but if I just hard shift it then I don't have the issue. Occasionally it'll do the same thing if I'm going from 3rd to 4th... Maybe a clutch issue? Maybe I need to do the double spring mod in my clutch? Maybe I need to stop racing (beating) triumph speed triples and ducatis?

CaptainKyle · May 2, 2014

ImCannibal said:
So I've been meaning to ask this, because it seems like the Max is notorious for second gear going bad, but mine seems to be "too good", sometimes if I'm getting on it hard I'll go to shift into third and my bike will klunk like it went to third but still be in second, but if I just hard shift it then I don't have the issue. Occasionally it'll do the same thing if I'm going from 3rd to 4th... Maybe a clutch issue? Maybe I need to do the double spring mod in my clutch? Maybe I need to stop racing (beating) triumph speed triples and ducatis?

Have you adjusted your shifter to your foot ? You might just need a simple adjustment to make sure your getting full engagement

fmcandrew · May 2, 2014

+1...been there...done that...

vladthedog · May 2, 2014

I'm having this exact same issue. Have been meaning to post as well. Captain kyle, I am away from home atm. Is what you mention in the manual?

CaptainKyle · May 2, 2014

vladthedog said:
I'm having this exact same issue. Have been meaning to post as well. Captain kyle, I am away from home atm. Is what you mention in the manual?

Its really simple just look down at the rear of your shifter & there are 2 10 MM nuts losen them & you can turn the rod to move the shifter up & down. You might just need to move it down a bit.

marsmax85 · May 2, 2014

Capt Kyle in the house !!

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Brepins · May 2, 2014

I also had or have this issue but I noticed when I have my steeltoe shoes on it doesn't happen

vladthedog · May 8, 2014

Is this what you are talking about? Because I'm not sure how it does anything other than raise/lower the position of the shifter for personal preference? How would this eliminate a "sticky shift" for just one gear (for mean going from 2nd to 3rd when pushing hard).