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March 21st, 2009, 11:52 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Danny
Location: 626
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki 250r (first bike) Posts: 19
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Another newbie question
So I can finally ride out on the streets okay. But when I finally reach my destination I'm never able to get my bike back on neutral. Always takes me awhile before I can find it. Any tips? Also how do you guys remember what gears you're on? Thanks:]
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March 22nd, 2009, 12:00 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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I shift all the way down to first and back up a half kick till the neutral light comes on. Are you saying you can't get the neutral light to go on?
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March 22nd, 2009, 12:08 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Danny
Location: 626
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki 250r (first bike) Posts: 19
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:[ no that's not the problem. It's just like, I can't really explain it or put it in words but when I park and I shift all the way down it doesn't seem like I'm in 1st. It feels like I am because the shifter won't go down anymore but when I click it half way up for neutral, it's never neutral. Sighhhh I really don't know how to explain it lol
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March 22nd, 2009, 12:13 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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try rocking the bike back and forth as you try to shift when the engine isn't running. The bike doesn't like to shift sometimes when the engine doesn't turn a bit. could that be the problem?
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March 22nd, 2009, 12:23 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Danny
Location: 626
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki 250r (first bike) Posts: 19
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Oooo yeah that was it :] thanks! I don't know what I'd do without this forum!
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March 22nd, 2009, 12:49 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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cool
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March 22nd, 2009, 03:23 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Trista
Location: Ontario, Canada
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 EX650R Green Kawasaki ninja Posts: 120
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I've had this problem a couple of times, I wasn't shifting down hard enough.
As for knowing what gear you are in counting always works until you can tell by the rpm. Good luck. |
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March 22nd, 2009, 11:58 PM
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Revolver Wario
Name: Jeffrey
Location: La Palma, CA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 198
Logo Dude
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When I ride I do remember what gear I'm on, but always press the shift pedal down just to make sure I'm in first. I've had several occasions where I thought I was in first and was actually in second.
Sometimes the ninja will also have false neutrals, so watch for that as well. They are sneaky little things.
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