Can a Kawasaki 650R go into 1st gear?
It seems like it should go into gear without jerking or anything. My bike is a 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R with about 2500 miles on it. I bought it new, and it is under warranty until 7/2011. Its not uncommon for a transmission to clunk a little going into 1st, however it shouldn’t jerk.
What to do if you have a problem with your Kawasaki Vulcan?
If the problem seems to be battery-related, a replacement battery or charging it properly will usually alleviate the problem on the Vulcans. If the problem seems to be deeper, pointing to issues with the stator and rectifier/regulator, it’s best to take the Vulcan into a Kawasaki dealership.
Why is my speedometer not working on my Vulcan 800?
On the Vulcan 800, the speedometer cable housing can be a bit tricky to get to. So those who fixed the problem were able to use a pair of long-nosed pliers to get the housing closed. A visit to the mechanic might be next for those who aren’t mechanically inclined.
Why does my transmission clunk when going into 1st gear?
Its not uncommon for a transmission to clunk a little going into 1st, however it shouldn’t jerk. My first guess would be the clutch cable needs adjustment. Perhaps its not letting the clutch fully disengage. The dealership did have to adjust the clutch cable it on its first 600 mile maintenance.
It seems like it should go into gear without jerking or anything. My bike is a 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R with about 2500 miles on it. I bought it new, and it is under warranty until 7/2011. Its not uncommon for a transmission to clunk a little going into 1st, however it shouldn’t jerk.
If the problem seems to be battery-related, a replacement battery or charging it properly will usually alleviate the problem on the Vulcans. If the problem seems to be deeper, pointing to issues with the stator and rectifier/regulator, it’s best to take the Vulcan into a Kawasaki dealership.
On the Vulcan 800, the speedometer cable housing can be a bit tricky to get to. So those who fixed the problem were able to use a pair of long-nosed pliers to get the housing closed. A visit to the mechanic might be next for those who aren’t mechanically inclined.
Its not uncommon for a transmission to clunk a little going into 1st, however it shouldn’t jerk. My first guess would be the clutch cable needs adjustment. Perhaps its not letting the clutch fully disengage. The dealership did have to adjust the clutch cable it on its first 600 mile maintenance.