Hey, more problems with my 996.
I was out on the highway, and without any warning (at least none that I noticed) my shift lever stuck between 2 and 3. I rode on in 3rd for a bit, and was fiddling with the lever with my foot, it found its way into 5th (I think) and won't budge anymore.
This aside, I know of no other problems with the bike. I've got a set of allen keys, and might be able to scare up some wrenches, but beyond that I'm probably out of luck for tools, as I'm stuck at a motel in a small town.
Anybody have any idea of what the problem might be, and how (or if) I can fix it? I'd rather not pay someone to come get the bike, and take it to a shop somewhere. That sounds extremely expensive.
Thanks.
Pull the left side cover.
Either the shifter is way out of adjustment or spring is broken.
+1
That's a tough 'roadside' fix.
Best of luck!
check your linkage to insure its not interfereing with the swingarm or sproket cover.
Has the bike been dropped or crashed on the left side?
Quote from: ducpainter on August 06, 2009, 06:01:05 PM
Pull the left side cover.
or spring is broken.
all of the sudden, it happens.
the return spring on the fork breaks.