Gear shifter fell off on highway
Was driving home the other day, went to downshift to make a pass. Then went to upshift and couldn't feel the shifter. Guess I didn't get it to 5th. Looked down and the shifter lever was flopping around. The bolt must have backed out. So I'm thinking what to do. I can't pull over. I'd never get started again in 6th gear. I'm still many miles from home also. I knew I could plan my route home and only have 1 red light to deal with. So, I make that exit, the light is green but then changes to red. I went ahead and hit the shoulder. I pulled the shifter and put the bike in 3rd. I only had about 2 blocks to go so 3rd is ok for that little distance and getting it moving wasn't too bad.
Ordered the parts online. $9 in parts and about that in shipping. Oh well, the price to play.
So, it's been driven into our heads time and time again. Give the bike a once over checking items before hitting the road. I might have caught the bolt being loose had I done that.
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