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The gearshift on my recently purchased 1997 900SS-CR is REALLY stiff. Especially from 1 to 2. But also the higher gears. So stiff from 1 to 2 that until the bike warms up for a few miles, I take off from a stop in 2nd.
I did some searches, and some attribute it to air in the clutch hydraulic system. I bled it a little bit, did not see air, and did not see improvement.
Factory Pro sells a shift return spring that is lighter than stock that they claim will alleviate the stiff shifter problem. The part is inexpensive (well, $40 for a little spring, but I am used to the abuse of European bikes' OEM parts, I have 2 BMWs) , but you have to take the side of the motor off to access the problem.
Just asking if any of you have had this problem, and tried the lighter shift return spring by Factory Pro? Any tips on the procedure (there are some You-tube videos on the process).
I did some searches, and some attribute it to air in the clutch hydraulic system. I bled it a little bit, did not see air, and did not see improvement.
Factory Pro sells a shift return spring that is lighter than stock that they claim will alleviate the stiff shifter problem. The part is inexpensive (well, $40 for a little spring, but I am used to the abuse of European bikes' OEM parts, I have 2 BMWs) , but you have to take the side of the motor off to access the problem.
Just asking if any of you have had this problem, and tried the lighter shift return spring by Factory Pro? Any tips on the procedure (there are some You-tube videos on the process).