Welcome to the Forum!I just bought mine today and need some basic questions answered. Should I be able to cycle trough the gears if the bike is turned off and just sitting? I was able to on my kz, so not sure if new bike has a shot trans or not.
Welcome to the Forum!
Sometimes I can't even go from one gear to another with the engine running but the bike stopped - like when I forget to downshift before coming to a complete stop at a busy traffic light. Yet the transmission is as smooth as can be going up and down through the gears when I'm riding. I would only conclude that it is shot if it doesn't do what you want it to when you are moving.
You've come up with a 3rd option and, while I doubt it, I'm not familiar with the sohc.... But on the xs it does not click up or down. Does the engine need to be on? or can you cycle trough your gears when just sitting on it as it is off? Thanks.
As long as you still have the bike your still cool!