I went for my first real trail ride today on the 'dale. Man, that thing is great. I went with a couple friends, one has a real fast Banshee, every time he'd hammer it for a bit, he'd turn around to see where I was, and I was right there every time. hehehe.
ANyway, I had two problems, one was a leaky gas cap, I'll get that worked out, I'm sure.
The main problem - neutral is just about impossible to find! I know this is a known thing, but does anyone have any hints or anything to help me find it? I thought I was going to burn out the clutch 'cause when we'de sit for a few minutes (ok, seconds), I'd have to hold it in. I was afraid that if I stopped and restarted every time, I'd kill the battery.
Anyway, if anyone has any tips, it would be appreciated.
THanks!
Marc
Where the heck is neutral!?
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cannondale27
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Some have had luck with adjusting the clutch at the basket.Mine got way better with use took quite a while though.
Same problem here, i found the easyest way was to grab the clutch with you right hand then reach down with your left and pull it up from first to neutral.
I have the same problem with gas cap there's a post about it. quick solution was to pull out the stock gasket and get a rubber o-ring from Home depot and use that worked mint for me for now it let's the cap screw down further but this is only a temp fix for now
I have the same problem with gas cap there's a post about it. quick solution was to pull out the stock gasket and get a rubber o-ring from Home depot and use that worked mint for me for now it let's the cap screw down further but this is only a temp fix for now
Hey, I was having the same problem, as I've reported before. But, the last time I rode(the Hatfield McCoy trip), I was actually able to get into neutral!! I couldn't believe it, I thought it was lost! And all of a sudden there it was! Must've been that West VA air! I hope it stays that way. I assumed I was just getting it worn in enough- several have reported it'll come around the more hours you get.
And yes, I added "the Hatfield McCoy trip" just to brag about having been there! That place is awesome! Definite 6 stars on a 5 star scale. It's a great experience all the way around.
And yes, I added "the Hatfield McCoy trip" just to brag about having been there! That place is awesome! Definite 6 stars on a 5 star scale. It's a great experience all the way around.
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I have a Warrior also, and it's nothing like the 'dale as far as hitting neutral goes- the wardog goes right in(as memory serves)! Must be the 20 horses the Yamaha is missing!!!!
I've tried grabbing it with my hand a few times, and most of the time, still couldn't get it! Like I said, it appears to be getting better now.
I've tried grabbing it with my hand a few times, and most of the time, still couldn't get it! Like I said, it appears to be getting better now.
THanks for all the input guys. I definately found that going from 2nd to neutral works better (though better does not mean "good" in this case:D). 1st to neutral flat out does not work. Of course, one of the two times I was able to find neutral from first was on a VERY steep hill, about 1/3 of the way up. Greeeeaat. Fun stuff. I'll definately be trying the slow roll thing at Pismo this weekend.
I went to home depot today to find an O-ring. Couldn't find one that would work. It's wierd - the cap goes on fine, then seems to jump off the threads at the rear for no reason. When I take out the gasket, it screws all the way down, no problem.
Anyway, thanks again folks.
Marc
I went to home depot today to find an O-ring. Couldn't find one that would work. It's wierd - the cap goes on fine, then seems to jump off the threads at the rear for no reason. When I take out the gasket, it screws all the way down, no problem.
Anyway, thanks again folks.
Marc
I went to home depot today to find an O-ring. Couldn't find one that would work. It's wierd - the cap goes on fine, then seems to jump off the threads at the rear for no reason. When I take out the gasket, it screws all the way down, no problem.
Marc STK no 35748B 1-1/2 x 1- 1/4 x 1/8 it's in th plumbing section should be a bunch of draws with all diff types of o -ring it looks too small but it's not....hope this helps.....John
Just happens i picked up two of them and the other one is sitting right here at the desk
Marc STK no 35748B 1-1/2 x 1- 1/4 x 1/8 it's in th plumbing section should be a bunch of draws with all diff types of o -ring it looks too small but it's not....hope this helps.....John
Just happens i picked up two of them and the other one is sitting right here at the desk