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dbmorris


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 		posted September 23, 2002 06:44 AM        
Can't find neutral??

Just got my 02 ZX12R, can't hit neutral unless I am at a complete stop. I have never had this prob on the other bikes, usually I can hit get there during a rolling stop.

Is this normal, did they do this for some 'safety' reason. It is rather annoying.

Thanks,
Danny
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swft


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 		posted September 23, 2002 07:13 AM        
It's part of the kaw's 'positive neutral' design.
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frEEk


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 		posted September 23, 2002 07:23 AM        
it is possible to find neutral, but it is very very difficult. most of the time i cant get it.
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entropy


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 		posted September 23, 2002 08:04 AM        
I go down into 1st then toe it up to neutral. Seems to work fine
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beansbaxter


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 		posted November 18, 2002 02:32 PM        
Sometimes when the bike is really cold, even at a complete stop, I cant find neutral....any suggestions?
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ZHooligan


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 		posted November 18, 2002 02:34 PM        
Not one of my favorite Kawasaki ideas.
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beansbaxter


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 		posted November 18, 2002 02:35 PM        
Why??
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wannabe


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 		posted November 18, 2002 02:55 PM        
I had the same problem about not being able to get to neutral until I was at a full stop. I eventually got used to the light tap that is necessary to find it while moving.

Give it a couple weeks. YOu'll get it.
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beansbaxter


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 		posted November 18, 2002 02:58 PM        
Dude....its been four months or so now....it happens on rare occasions...very rare.
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wannabe


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 		posted November 18, 2002 03:15 PM        
Then I don't know what to tell you. I've only had mine since June, and I have no problem finding neutral on the roll.
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beansbaxter


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 		posted November 18, 2002 03:19 PM        
it's not a big problem...just wondered.
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beansbaxter


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sneakyp


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 		posted November 18, 2002 03:26 PM        
Ive noticed people who run alot of play in there clutch lever have more problems getting to neutral. You might try adjusting the free play in your lever in & out to see if it helps.
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beansbaxter


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 		posted November 18, 2002 03:29 PM        
Is there anything else I can do to make adjustments to ease the thumping when I shift into gears while riding?
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Dino


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 		posted November 18, 2002 09:23 PM        
Why would anyone want to be in neutral while moving?????
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ZHooligan


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 		posted November 18, 2002 10:16 PM        
It is nice to coast up to a red light, kick it into neutral prior to coming to a stop. I have done it for years. Especially helpful on the freeway in stop and go stuff. Unless you have popeye forearms!
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Dino


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 		posted November 18, 2002 10:28 PM        
that's just wrong!!!!!!
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