[Wes]

Re: First problem with 650

Hi All. I've got my first ever problem with my '04 650. It was fine on Friday when I parked it. This morning it won't shift out of low gear. It runs fine but is obviously fail-safed in low. I've driven a couple of miles, checked fuses and everything I can see but no joy. I haven't gone so far as checking error codes, which I suppose will reveal the problem. I just wondered if anyone else has had this and knows where to look. My dealer isn't open till Tuesday.

 

[pauljo]

The little silver button switch under your centerstand is stuck. Pull it down, squirt some oil on it, and you should be all set.

 

[Wes]

*Right On* Pauljo. All that salt had is stuck really tight. What a fantastic resource this here forum is. I'd have been waiting a couple of days to get it to the shop instead of riding. Thanks a whole bunch. I hope I'll be able to pass this on to somebody else some day.

 

[allwalk]

I guess I don't need to respond........Well done Paul! Lets make the problen a little harder shall we.

Now can you do something about all this friggin snow so I can ride?

 

[pauljo]

Allan,

The "snow" thing is also easy. All you need to do is wait for warmer weather! :wink:

Take heart! It is just around the corner.

 

[JD]

Glad to hear it wasn't a major problem.

 

[lilleyen]

The little silver button switch under your centerstand is stuck. Pull it down, squirt some oil on it, and you should be all set.

Another reason why I'm going to spray under my new Burg with Rustcheck right away, first day.

It's a lube as well as a rust protector.

Well first I'm going to put some loctite on my center stand bolts due to things I've read here. :wink:
Maybe the parking brake screws/bolts too.

 

[Wes]

Well first I'm going to put some loctite on my center stand bolts

I had one of the centre stand bolts come out but it fell on the floor under the bike. I wish they were all trained like that.<G>

 

[don fuzzy]

I bought the 8 20 metric bolt and added a lockwasher. Hopefully this one will stay in,,,,,

 

[lilleyen]

Don did you put some loctite on it?
I would!

 

[don fuzzy]

I thought a lock washer would hold it. I will remove and put some loctite on it soooon. ty don