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JHill19 · 06-23-2006, 09:07 PM

anybody experience shifting concerns on a c90? I have experienced random popping out of 3rd gear and when i shift into 5th....the shifter does not come back up, i have to press down a few times for it to go into gear...while the shifter is down, the trans is neutraled out. any ideas?

HITEST · 06-23-2006, 09:33 PM

Have you adjusted the clutch cable at the engine side?

C90TinPA · 06-23-2006, 11:59 PM

That you are pressing down to go into 5th, I am assuming you are using the heal shifter. You have to be fairly agressive with the shifts with the heal shifter. At least on my C90 I do. I think you are simply being to gentle with her.

PENJO · 06-24-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by C90TinPA

That you are pressing down to go into 5th, I am assuming you are using the heal shifter. You have to be fairly agressive with the shifts with the heal shifter. At least on my C90 I do. I think you are simply being to gentle with her.

All of the above plus I asked for my heel to be raised a bit at the 600 miles check. it was a bit too low and I had to over step to contact it. It all got resolved with a little adjustment bringing it up a bit more.

Make sure your fluids are up to part and the clotch is adjusted if necessary. At the beginning it was a little rough to top up to 5th gear. It when away as I kept riding and using it more and more.

mikenredding · 06-25-2006, 01:44 AM

I also need to have my heel shifter raised when I take it in for my 600 mile tuneup at the stealer.

PENJO · 06-25-2006, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mikenredding

I also need to have my heel shifter raised when I take it in for my 600 mile tuneup at the stealer.

it is the most expensive oil change!

stp1971 · 06-27-2006, 08:44 AM

The "LC" and it's newer version the C90 both use the same transmission. The "LC" experiences a "Phantom Neutral" occassionally. It is basically a point of you not engaging it into gear properly. I know this from experience and I have had the same problem you experienced.

Some times when I think I have it in gear and I romp down on it on hard acceleration it falls out. I rarely use my heel shifter due to that fact and if it is not corrected with an adjustement then look at Moccs Place .

There he goes over teh correct greasing procedure to use on the bike which helps with the shifter mechanism.

JHill19 · 06-28-2006, 07:08 PM

thanks for the advice. i will look into them and let you guys know what i come up with. thanks again

robm50se · 06-28-2006, 10:58 PM

I agree
I think you need it raised up - sounds like its in-between gears

Also try this

when u shift, keep your heel down on it untill the clutch is all the way out, then let it up. You may feel it drop down a little as you let the clutch out.

and PLease - Please (everyone) use the clutch

If everyone had to replace a gear dog (jsut to see what damage it does) there would be alot less clutchless shifting out there.......

Im not saying you dont use the clutch....... but alot dont

Rob

06-23-2006, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
JHill19 Newbie Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C90 Location: Willow Street, PA Posts: 17	C90 shifting concern anybody experience shifting concerns on a c90? I have experienced random popping out of 3rd gear and when i shift into 5th....the shifter does not come back up, i have to press down a few times for it to go into gear...while the shifter is down, the trans is neutraled out. any ideas?

06-23-2006, 11:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
C90TinPA Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki C90T Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 45	That you are pressing down to go into 5th, I am assuming you are using the heal shifter. You have to be fairly agressive with the shifts with the heal shifter. At least on my C90 I do. I think you are simply being to gentle with her. Last edited by C90TinPA; 06-26-2006 at 09:10 PM.

06-25-2006, 01:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
mikenredding Where Am I ? Joined: May 2006 Bike: C90T Location: Redding, Ca Posts: 48	I also need to have my heel shifter raised when I take it in for my 600 mile tuneup at the stealer. __________________ Fourth Gear & Haulin.

06-27-2006, 08:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	The "LC" and it's newer version the C90 both use the same transmission. The "LC" experiences a "Phantom Neutral" occassionally. It is basically a point of you not engaging it into gear properly. I know this from experience and I have had the same problem you experienced. Some times when I think I have it in gear and I romp down on it on hard acceleration it falls out. I rarely use my heel shifter due to that fact and if it is not corrected with an adjustement then look at Moccs Place . There he goes over teh correct greasing procedure to use on the bike which helps with the shifter mechanism. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

06-28-2006, 10:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
robm50se Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: C50SE,YZF600R,DT200R Location: Halifax,NS Canada Posts: 44	Shifter I agree I think you need it raised up - sounds like its in-between gears Also try this when u shift, keep your heel down on it untill the clutch is all the way out, then let it up. You may feel it drop down a little as you let the clutch out. and PLease - Please (everyone) use the clutch If everyone had to replace a gear dog (jsut to see what damage it does) there would be alot less clutchless shifting out there....... Im not saying you dont use the clutch....... but alot dont Rob

06-23-2006, 09:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
HITEST Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 M50 Boulevard Location: Lakeland Posts: 57	Have you adjusted the clutch cable at the engine side?

06-28-2006, 07:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
JHill19 Newbie Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C90 Location: Willow Street, PA Posts: 17	thanks for the advice. i will look into them and let you guys know what i come up with. thanks again

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