Gv650 having trouble shifting

[Whitney]

I have a 2007 GV 650 and it will shift down but not up. Do you add oil to the primary? I changed the engine oil but does it also need oil in the primary?

 

[♠️ MARCEL]

It uses 10w40 oil , about  3.2L-3.5L of it.   You fill the oil via the clutch side filler cap

I would open the clutch to make sure the whole clutch system is OK including the bearing

Then re-adjust the clutch cable to allow a little bit of freeplay before the cable pulls the clutch

Then check the “shifter assembly” near the foot peg

Put the bike on the “LIFT” or bike stand  (whichever suits you) i find that lifts work best for low slung cruisers rather than paddock stands

Spin the rear wheel in neutral and have someone else squeeze the clutch in, and try to ask them to squeeze in (shift up) , let go , squeeze in (shift up again) etc

You will know if it is a gearbox problem at that point

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[Whitney]

So I do put the oil in that side! Thank you so much. I was putting it in on the other side I think that’s where I went wrong. It goes in the filler hole on top of the clutch? (Primary side)?

 

[♠️ MARCEL]

If you go to the clutch side cover , there is a “CAP” there to fill oil,

 

I would recommend going to the “Manuals” section of this website’s forum portal and download the 650cc manuals and get the GV650 one.

It goes in to detail of the ins and outs of your machine, so you have a better idea of what to do in terms of basic maintenance.

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[Whitney]

I will thank you again

[Whitney]

Well I looked it up and everything inside looks good. Is there anywhere else you put.in oil? Transmission? The other side where the crankshaft cover is? I’ve never seen a bike put together like this and I’m having issues finding what I’m looking for in the manual sorry for all the questions but any help is greatly appreciated.

[Whitney]

As far as I can tell from the manual that’s the only place you put on oil? If everything looks good maybe a clutch adjustment is in order? What’s your opinion? I’m lost.

[♠️ MARCEL]

Try to follow what he says in this video and make sure you have the service manual next to you because just like anyone on the internet, always trust Korea first with their service manual to double confirm things

Here it is and see what happens and update us

 

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