KikonZX14
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posted March 06, 2008 05:22 AM
Gear Box Twilight Zone
Hi Guys,
A couple of times it happened that when I reduce my speed by using brakes & engine (gearing down) to a full stop and try to gear into Neutral, I reach some kind of twilight zone cause the panel doesn't show anything where the gear display is, and I can't get it into 1st gear. Any of you have gone thru this?, any ideas of what it is or might be?
Thanks & Regards,
David
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dubious
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posted March 06, 2008 05:25 AM
The output shaft is not turning when stopped, unable to mesh effectively.
make sure you are in neutral, 2nd or 1st gear before stopping, and problem is solved.
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posted March 06, 2008 05:33 AM
Thanks dubious, will do so.
Best Regards,
David
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posted March 06, 2008 07:33 AM
If you still have issue rock the bike a little bit while moving shift lever, it wil slip into gear then as rear wheel rotates output shaft.
Do not force the lever, as you can damage the shifter forks
the shifting will get much much better after about 3000-5000 KM.
Your most welcome,
ride smart and ride fast! 
Lyle
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posted March 06, 2008 09:30 AM
Thanks again Lyle. Very useful information, specially considering that my Baby has only 200 miles on her and I was getting nervous about her being screwed.
I know I should be riding her a lot more but....I have to work for a living. The good thing was that last Saturday wifey saw it and loved it. I took her for a ride (it was 12:30 AM) and she liked it even more, of course she felt that love/scare sensation but love was stronger. I got rewarded later that night 
Best Regards,
David
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Feel the need for SPEED2007 ZX-14 Black with Red Flames (Helibars, Sliders, Yoshimura TRC Ti 4-2 Slip Ons, Fender Eliminator, Zero Gravity SR Windscreen, Custom Heel Guards , Speedohealer V4, Pazzo Levers -soon to come: Flies out / PCV w/A/T kit and later 16T sprocket)1990 Honda Steed (Japan model same as Shadow)1993 Kawasaki Vulcan EN 500 (gone as I trade it in for the ZX-14)Santiago, Chile, South America
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posted March 11, 2008 08:26 AM
 Edited By: dubious on 11 Mar 2008 09:27
ah, rewards....
nuthin like some eager beaver after a good ride! LOL
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posted March 11, 2008 08:53 AM
Yes Sir!!!!!
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posted March 11, 2008 09:06 AM
How about a group ride to Chile? Do they make knobbies in 17"? Darien gap and all... Thats awesome they are 14 riders down there.
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posted March 11, 2008 09:30 AM
Hi voss555, you and the other guys are more than welcome anytime here. As far as I'm aware, there are few 14's in Chile (probably not more than 10....maybe even 5). They are very expensive (US$17,500) and you can't find them in stock at the Kawi's dealer (special order only). So far I've seen only one which is owned by a Colombian guy who lives here.
Best Regards,
David
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Feel the need for SPEED2007 ZX-14 Black with Red Flames (Helibars, Sliders, Yoshimura TRC Ti 4-2 Slip Ons, Fender Eliminator, Zero Gravity SR Windscreen, Custom Heel Guards , Speedohealer V4, Pazzo Levers -soon to come: Flies out / PCV w/A/T kit and later 16T sprocket)1990 Honda Steed (Japan model same as Shadow)1993 Kawasaki Vulcan EN 500 (gone as I trade it in for the ZX-14)Santiago, Chile, South America
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