2005 kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan "hard shifting transmission hot" Questions

...hard shifting in motorcycles can be attributed to using the wrong type of oil. Automobile oils use different additives . Motorcycle additives are designed to work with wet clutches and transmission ...

...hard enough it does shift into first but i am not sure where to go from where. any help will be greatley appreciated Hopefully you are not dealing with a damaged shift drum or shift forks. If you are ...

...shifting problems. Sometimes won't shift out of 3rd or 4th gear. Won't shift up or down. After riding a few miles can shift again. Very hard to get the neutral light. Won't shift into reverse unless ...

...hard to check because dip stick is missing. The transmission oil and the engine oil are the same. Use only a JASO MA certified motorcycle oil. Automotive oil uses different additives and will shorten ...

...hard to shift?I was told it could be low on oil and am not sure how to check it? Engine and Transmission The motorcycle is powered by a 805-cc, or 49.12-cubic-inch, two-cylinder, four-stroke engine. ...

...hard to downshift my 2006 VTX1300R. Also difficult to get into neutral? Adjust clutch cable? If you are using an automotive oil , it may be causing the issue. You can use any oil that is JASO MA ...

...hard on the oil and builds up dirt deposits at a slower rate. Just remember to use an oil that is JASO MA certified motorcycle oil. 10w-40 for cold climate. 20w-50 for hot climate/touring. Any oil ...

...hard. Rotate the engine by hand, or through the transmission, with ignition switch OFF. Are there any tight spots in the motor rotation? You may have to put the tranny in one of the higher gears, ...

...transmission gears are "case hardened".. the outer .040" - .065" of the gear are "case hardened", the internal area is left softer(teeth too)..If they were HARD all the way through, they would be too ...