[gts1999]

My bike has started to "stick" in gear, I'll be in 3rd/4th and will not be able to change up/down. Happening in all gears (but mostly the higher gears ie 3/4). So I had the mechanic take a look, I thought the clutch, wasn't disengaging or needed fettling. He says the clutch is fine and it's likely to be some spring or similar in the release of gears.

Anyone got an idea on this? I imagine mechanic would have the engine out to even be able to check/assess, and sure at that stage it's into big money?

Is there a simple thing to check (outside of clutch adjustment)?
Is it a big job to assess engine gear system?
Engine out?

Anything you folks can offer that I could pass on to the spanner wielder, I'd be grateful.

 

[gts1999]

The footpedal becomes solid, not moving up or down.
I'll have to get the manual out and have a look at that....ideal if its not a full engine out job!

 

[gts1999]

Thanks for all the input folks.
It certainly feels (to my amateur eyes) like it's similar to newday777 problem.
The bike got a run out once a year with the PO, and lord knows what it was doing before that.

So I think the 1quart MMO (or Seafoam?) and a 200km run at low RPM, quick engine oil dump on return, would be the 1st and simplest option.

Then, it's the front cover off and check out primary gear lever linkages.

Then, if nothing obvious, whack it all back together and hope the MMO worked.
Afterthat I'm at the mercy of the mechanics invoice (!).

Thanks again-
gts1999

 

[gts1999]

I was just thinking the same thing myself.....hopefully it won't come to that

 

[gts1999]

Ok, no sefoam in the emerald isle, but I got this stuff from the local motor factor:

http://bardahl.com/products/oil-additives/eng-tune-up-flush

Awaiting oil filter from wemoto, and then I'll give it a whirl.

Oil recommendations seem to vary, no idea what was put in it at last service (< 300 miles ago!), but based on what you guys are saying this could be responsible for the problems I'm having now.

So, in my situation (a sticky gear lever down to possible gunked up clutch plates), after an engine flush and filter change, what oil to use on a 35000 mile GL1100?

 

[gts1999]

So, you never answered, my questions.
Did you just miss the post or...?

Sorry Dennis, missed your query there.
No boards or anything non-standard.
Is the stock shifter installed correctly? I believe so, looks and feels fine, and changes gears great when I'm not "stuck" if you know what I mean.