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intruder trouble

fs wildfire
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Nov 21, 2005, 5:55 PM

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I have a 2000 Intruder 1400. Every once in a while it won't go into gear but by bring the rpms up I manage do do so. On my last ride, though, even that didn't work and several times I found my self stuck between gears with no where to go. The shifter just moved freely until it decided to get in gear. If I were to let the clutch out it made a terrible noise which I could go the rest of my life without listening to again. Does anyone have an idea what's wrong or what I should check out first?
fs Wildfire

daser007
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Dec 2, 2005, 2:57 PM

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Hello Wildfire,

Based on your description of the facts my guess is a gear box problem. I wouldn't ride it at all as things can get worse. Take it to a mechanic before the bill gets too high.

David

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MotoF150
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Feb 12, 2006, 6:05 AM

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Are you sure your clutch is releasing? With the bike not running, put it into gear, engage the clutch lever, see if the bike moves, if the rear wheel is locked up, then you have a problem with the clutch not releasing, it could only need a simple cable adjustment up at the clutch lever. another suggestion is change the engine oil to the Amsoil 10W40 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil, or use the Mobil 1 Motorcycle Oil, you will see a BIG difference how smooth and easy your bike will shift, you could have old oil deposits baked on to the fiber clutch discs thats catching on to the pressure plates, the synthetic oil may clean and disperse the deposits.

arkanosman
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Jul 22, 2006, 5:05 PM

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I have to say that I think it is a gearbox problem and you should definitely get it checked out, I fear that if you don't bigger problems may arise

Gearz
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Jul 23, 2006, 7:28 PM

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It's surely a gearbox problem ,most likely some teeth broke off one of the gears . Take it apart immediately, the broken metal pieces might get in the way of the other gears when riding and that would thrash the gearbox completely

mad_bikez_man
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Jul 24, 2006, 7:24 PM

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Gearbox i at fault here, try to find a qualified service immediately, it's not always good to mess with sensitive pars yourself

speed_illusion
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Jul 26, 2006, 1:03 AM

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Agreed with mad_bikez, if you're not a gearhead mechanic don't mess with technology

glowingpipes
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Jul 26, 2006, 6:02 PM

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Actually, the gearbox is one of the most user serviceable parts on the bike, i say go for it, take it apart

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