502 mile and now another problem!

[3 Wheel Addict]

Got home from work and decided to go ride and the first thing I noticed is the shift switch is stuck! (SE5) I push on it kinda hard and it does shift but the switch feel "notchy" and stiff? It does work but it feels like at any moment the switch lever is going to just snap off instead of shifting. Something in the back of my mind is telling me the dealer left it out in the rain... I have never gotten it wet. I just got it back from my dealer on Thursday and went camping all weekend and haven't been on it till today. Looks like another trip back to the dealer!!

 

[redflasher]

Mine is kinda wobbly also. I have found that a swiping motion on the se5 shift paddle makes smoother shifts.

 

[Barlock]

Mine is kinda wobbly also. I have found that a swiping motion on the se5 shift paddle makes smoother shifts.

What do you mean by "swiping motion?"

 

[Bob Denman]

The paddle really doesn't require a deliberate stab; a swiping motion across it works just fine... :thumbup:

EDIT: I finally figured out that you can't use the word to define the word that you're trying to define.. pps:
A quick and light stab at the button that kind of just puts a little bit of pressure across the it's face, as your thumb moves form left to right on it! :thumbup:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

are we talking about swiping one from another bike???? :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:


Anonymous

 

[Bob Denman]

(Ssshhh... don't tell Cruzr Joe; his shifter works so much better, that... :shocked

 

[Cruzr Joe]

(Ssshhh... don't tell Cruzr Joe; his shifter works so much better, that... :shocked

I WON'T TELL HIM

ANONYMOUS

 

[Highwayman2013]

My 2012 was like that and a small spritz of WD40 on the rubber seal fixed it.

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

Mine takes a lot of pressure to get it to move, like it's stuck. Once you operate it for a few miles it gets a lot better but not like it was when it was new, smooth and effortless.

 

[GuitarPlayer]

It might not hurt to check the oil. Both the engine and transmission use the same oil. You may be low.

Tony

 

[Dan_Ashley]

Check the oil and do the WD-40 thing. The WD-40 worked for me. At your 600 mile check up have them check the lube on all the cables.

 

[Magdave]

Check the oil and do the WD-40 thing. The WD-40 worked for me. At your 600 mile check up have them check the lube on all the cables.

WD 40 has oil in it not the best thing to use on electrical switches

http://www.wd40company.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf

Better to try some spray silicon.

http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums...6-never-use-wd-40-electrical-connections.html

 

[MouthPiece]

Mine takes a lot of pressure to get it to move, like it's stuck. Once you operate it for a few miles it gets a lot better but not like it was when it was new, smooth and effortless.

My knees are that way. :yikes::yikes:

​Chris

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

My knees are that way. :yikes::yikes:

​Chris

That's funny and true as I have knee problems as well... :joke: