Reply To: Downshifting Issues – GV650
I’ll do that. I have given the bike a full top to bottom cleaning and full service. I did this immediately after purchase. I’ve been riding big twin cruisers since 1995. My current GV650, the first bike I’ve owned since moving to Scotland from Texas eight years ago, is the first Sports Cruiser I’ve ever had (I’ve always had a traditional style cruiser. Such as the shaft drive 1400cc Intruder), and by far one of the smaller engine sizes I’ve ridden, let alone as my primary daily rider.
I’ve never before encountered these types of gearbox issues.
I am grateful the GV650 comes stock with forward controls giving the smaller frame a more comfortable riding position. It did not occur to me to clean and lubricate the forward control shifter linkage.
Hopefully that will help resolve the issue
Cheers
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