[Strykeback]

I had an issue getting the bike into 1st gear at a light two times. It was the longest ride I did on the bike since picking it up used three weeks ago so I am still getting used to it. I think these two times I pulled the clutch in from a high gear and came to a full stop using the brakes only. NO matter how much I kept trying to click down I could not get into 1st gear so I had to start out in 2nd. The remainder of the ride home I decided to downshift through the gears and made sure I was in 1st before I came to a full stop and had no issues when I did this. Has this happened to anyone here?

 

[ROADKILL]

If it happens again let the clutch out enough so the bike starts to roll forward pull it back in and try to downshift...down shifting when coming to a stop is always a good idea....you want to make sure you are in the right gear so you can get out of the way as quick as possible

 

[BillyD66]

Has not happened to me but probably just try moving the bike a little forward/back and the gears should cooperate. If not, call the dealer and see what they say especially if under warranty.

 

[Strykeback]

If it happens again let the clutch out enough so the bike starts to roll forward pull it back in and try to downshift...down shifting when coming to a stop is always a good idea....you want to make sure you are in the right gear so you can get out of the way as quick as possible

After this happened and I started downshifting again I started to recall what I had learned in the MSF class that I should be doing this for the very same reason. Thx!

 

[Axorr]

It can also get stuck in neutral as well. In that case just lay off the clutch for a few seconds. It should pop back in after it settles itself into position.

If you are in gear, you can push the bike either forwards or backwards - a little as an inch in most cases - with the clutch pulled in, then try to kick it into the gear you need.

 

[mikoloe]

Keep on tapping it, you'll get used to her.

 

[Strykeback]

It can also get stuck in neutral as well. In that case just lay off the clutch for a few seconds. It should pop back in after it settles itself into position.

If you are in gear, you can push the bike either forwards or backwards - a little as an inch in most cases - with the clutch pulled in, then try to kick it into the gear you need.

The first time it really threw me because during the whole duration of the light I could not find neutral. Thinking I was in 1st (cause it would not drop further), I could come up easy enough and expected to find the neutral but when I couldn't, I kept trying to go all the way down. I kept fussing thinking I kept passing N. When the light changed I quickly figured out I was in 2nd. It would be really nice if there was gear indicator on the odo. I guess that would not be very cruiserish.

 

[Axorr]

Oh, the gear indicators come on cruisers - next step up in price and size though usually.

I see them more and more often on 1500 cc and up.

 

[BillyD66]

Oh, the gear indicators come on cruisers - next step up in price and size though usually.

I see them more and more often on 1500 cc and up.

I'd personally love a gear indicator and tach!! Tastefully small etc. but there none-the-less. I can generally tell when to shift etc. but in certain conditions I cannot hear/feel much and am just guessing.

 

[Axorr]

In general, I've not been overly impressed with the speedo on the Stryker. The fuel gauge should always be up - you shouldn't have to click through mileage options and trip odometers to get back to your fuel gauge. I've been looking for options to replace it completely...

 

[ROADKILL]

Oh, the gear indicators come on cruisers - next step up in price and size though usually.

I see them more and more often on 1500 cc and up.

Raiders don't have one.