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Title: gen 1 fazer notchy gear change
Post by: seano on 20 May 2020, 05:48:57 pm

hi my 05 is a bit "notchy " through the gears and clunks when selecting first, never slips out of gear just have to be positive foot movement any ideas????

Title: Re: gen 1 fazer notchy gear change
Post by: old son on 20 May 2020, 10:18:03 pm

Probably needs the chain adjusting correctly. Check the manual. It would also be a good idea to lubricate the linkages.

Title: Re: gen 1 fazer notchy gear change
Post by: seano on 21 May 2020, 06:50:06 am

thanks but i have done that

Title: Re: gen 1 fazer notchy gear change
Post by: bludclot on 21 May 2020, 07:23:51 am

The gen 1 is seems sensitive to clutch its cable, I think it's because it goes through 4 angles between lever and housing. Is yours a genuine cable? If so it will need to be adjusted 'just so' for a smooth change and an easy to find neutral. I and others on this forum have tried after market cables and have promptly changed them for genuine.

Title: Re: gen 1 fazer notchy gear change
Post by: celticbiker on 21 May 2020, 08:24:49 pm

Make sure your shift lever pivot is clean and lubed too.
My fz8 gets notchy when it's ready for a lube.

Title: Re: gen 1 fazer notchy gear change
Post by: seano on 22 May 2020, 02:56:04 am

Quote from: bludclot on 21 May 2020, 07:23:51 am

The gen 1 is seems sensitive to clutch its cable, I think it's because it goes through 4 angles between lever and housing. Is yours a genuine cable? If so it will need to be adjusted 'just so' for a smooth change and an easy to find neutral. I and others on this forum have tried after market cables and have promptly changed them for genuine.
  not sure if its gen but its in good condition and adjusted

Title: Re: gen 1 fazer notchy gear change
Post by: seano on 22 May 2020, 02:57:33 am

thanks il give that a go