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BMW G310 Can't change gear

YoungHolmes

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My buddy just got his first motorbike but after a few weeks got a problem with the gear. At first, he can't find Neutral when he wants to shift gear, then after that, he just got (-) when he wants to shift from 1st gear to N. when he's on the 3rd and wants to shift to 2nd, he got (N). He's going to the mechanic tomorrow. Has anyone here had the same experience? how did you fix it?
 
Sounds like a gear selector or shift drum issue probably. If neutral is showing up in the wrong places, it could be a misaligned shift linkage, worn shift fork, or a clutch issue. Have your buddy check the clutch adjustment first, if it's not fully disengaging, it can mess with shifting. If that's fine, the mechanic might need to inspect the shift mechanism or gearbox internals.
 
My buddy just got his first motorbike but after a few weeks got a problem with the gear. At first, he can't find Neutral when he wants to shift gear, then after that, he just got (-) when he wants to shift from 1st gear to N. when he's on the 3rd and wants to shift to 2nd, he got (N). He's going to the mechanic tomorrow. Has anyone here had the same experience? how did you fix it?
Hey, checking in on your buddy's G310R gear issue. Did the mechanic figure out what was going on with it? Hope it wasn't anything too serious!
 
Sounds like your buddy's bike might have an issue with the shift linkage or possibly the gear selector drum. That kind of weird shifting—missing neutral or hitting it in the wrong spot—usually points to something mechanical out of alignment or worn. Good call on taking it to the mechanic. Anyone else here run into this and figure out the fix?
Sounds like a gear selector or shift drum issue probably. If neutral is showing up in the wrong places, it could be a misaligned shift linkage, worn shift fork, or a clutch issue. Have your buddy check the clutch adjustment first, if it's not fully disengaging, it can mess with shifting. If that's fine, the mechanic might need to inspect the shift mechanism or gearbox internals.
Right, gear selector drum fir sure. That kind of weird shifting, missing neutral or hitting it in the wrong spot.. usually points to something mechanical out of alignment or worn. Good call on taking it to the mechanic.
 
You know, besides what you just pointed out, it might actually be an issue with the clutch drag. If it's not fully disengaging, it can really wreak havoc on your gear shifts, making them feel clunky or even getting stuck in neutral when you don't want it to. It's definitely a good idea to check the cable tension and the free play, as well as the wear on the plates
 
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