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10-21-2009, 07:05 AM
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Sportman 500 ... Hard shift???
Guys,
I have an 2007 EFI Sportman 500. Doesn't have many hours and has not been used harshly at all.
Has been a very wet summer and fall. Kinda like living in a rain forest. Bike has spent much time in the rain as a result.
Has been getting progressively more difficult to move the shift lever. Seems to move fine when it is in gear.
Is there a place to lube the shift mechanism from the outside? Is this a known problem? Is it an indicator of a severe problem?
Thanks!
Mike
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10-21-2009, 08:17 AM
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First off, welcome to the board!
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10-21-2009, 10:12 AM
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If you look at the shifter,there is a shift link rod that connects to the shifter (under side).The shift rod has a tie rod end looking fitting on the trans end of it.You can put WD40 or grease on it.It looks like you live about 10-15 minutes from me.
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10-21-2009, 10:17 AM
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Slider,
Will get the can of WD-40 and go lookin'. Am in Elkview ... near Frame.
Mike
Just hit the linkage with some Break-Free (which is a teflon bearing light lubricating oil)! Boy does THAT make a difference!!!
Thank you :-)
Mike
Last edited by eastern_hunter; 10-21-2009 at 10:23 AM.
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10-21-2009, 10:18 AM
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Cool.I will be in Elkview this evening putting a lift kit on a RZR.
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10-21-2009, 10:21 AM
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Do you ride at Sanderson or Quick?
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10-21-2009, 10:27 AM
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I just use the bike as a tool around my small farm and hunting up the hill.
Not very exciting but very, very useful!
Thanks again!
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10-21-2009, 10:32 AM
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No problem.If you want to ride sometime,let me know.Most of the guys I ride with live in Elkview and Clendenin.
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