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Hello all,
I have a 2014 I bought new in August. I haven't ridden it for a few weeks but it doesn't shift out of neutral without shutting down no matter if I shift up or down. Has anyone experienced this and what was the fix? The bike doesn't have the first 600 miles yet and I wasn't sure about adjusting the clutch but maybe the next step. Thank you.
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sound like you need to get it to a dealer. I don't recall anyone on this forum having this issue.
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Sounds like a sidestand switch. Any chance it got got unplugged or wires chewed by mice?
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(12-29-2018, 02:55 PM)pekingduck_imp Wrote: Sounds like a sidestand switch. Any chance it got got unplugged or wires chewed by mice?
I will look at that. Thanks.
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Sidestand switch is essentially a kill switch when in gear.
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Dumb question HMM: How is the engine idle? Too high?
Nevertheless, as Ferret suggested, sounds like it is covered under "new" warranty.
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Have you tried when rolling? I've had trouble switching gears a couple times at a stop, but usually rolling the bike forward a bit while trying fixes it.
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IMH, I think the problem is that, when HMM puts the bike in gear, the engine stops running.
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Hmm cCormanus you made me think of something.... clutch interlock switch left handlebar, not plugged in well.
I thought his transmission was malfunctioning , but I'll bet it's that switch.
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(12-31-2018, 05:43 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: IMH, I think the problem is that, when HMM puts the bike in gear, the engine stops running.
Does that imply a defective side stand switch, or as already mentioned by the Forum, side stand switch cabling? Didn't think of Ferret's idea of clutch interlock switch (or its cabling).
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Good thinking Ferret. I had some trouble with mine at one point. I think the connection had worked loose.
