Sticking gear problems... - Yamaha YFZ450 Forum : YFZ450, YFZ450R, YFZ450X Forums

YFZCentral · 08-19-2003, 01:26 AM

Theres been some problems of 1st and 2nd gear sticking. If you have this problem, post ur serial # so we can try and see if its just a bad batch! thx

Cron · 08-19-2003, 01:34 AM

#394-Sticks shifting from second into first, sticks in first. Only problems

#4263-Sticks when shifting from 4 to 3rd, sticks down in 3rd.

smith · 08-19-2003, 08:21 AM

I can't remember my serial number, but know that it is under 1000. Mine too is sticking, usually in 2nd or 3rd, others are fine.

dub silverado · 08-19-2003, 11:28 AM

Mine is #911 and if I am in second gear it wont go to first sometimes. Sometimes it is stuck in neutral and wont go to first but will go to 2nd

yfz450rider#91 · 08-19-2003, 12:10 PM

i hope mine isn't like that

Sick4Fitty · 08-19-2003, 04:13 PM

#2447 here and mine is @ the dealer now for 2days and still no word on what the deal is....

cjpoole1 · 08-21-2003, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by THE 450@Aug 19 2003, 10:28 AM
Mine is #911 and if I am in second gear it wont go to first sometimes. Sometimes it is stuck in neutral and wont go to first but will go to 2nd

Mine is like your and I'm #1021

yfz450rider#91 · 08-23-2003, 01:24 PM

mine is 7072 and i have no problems yet

450bret350 · 08-26-2003, 01:30 AM

mine has been dropping from 3rd down to 2nd, on its own and has almost thrown me off when doing so, i think i'll call yamaha tomorrow, either way if i blew my tranny tomorrow i love this bike, its supposed to be a really easy problem to fix so don't worry at all, besides no new product is released with out some minor flaws, and thats all it is a minor flaw so don't worry its going to be OOOOKKKK :O

yfzonly.com · 08-26-2003, 08:12 AM

I hope so, I haven't had any problems yet and hopefully I won't.

trueblue450 · 08-27-2003, 12:07 PM

I got a ??

how many of you with the sticking gears have done the cam mod??

also how early did you change your oil and did you switch to a different kind?

How did you break it in?

There has to be a reason for this and it might not be something we all think..

DRPR · 08-30-2003, 12:59 PM

i have #944 and i have noticed the gears sticking in 1st and 2nd and third, i have noticed this for a while but i havent said anything. I wonder what it is.... 8|
:stupid

wood4you · 08-31-2003, 04:51 PM

I had noticed this happening but my clutch cable comes out of adjustment very easy??? seems like I have to adjust it at least twice aday

04YFZcoolguy · 09-19-2003, 12:21 PM

I just took my bike out last sat. and the bike would not go into 1st from 2nd. This is the first time it happened. I just started out in 2nd, rode a few feet and tried it again and I went right in. I just did the cam mod to.I don't see how that could be the problem. Sick4fitty let us know what the dealer said. The number on my bike is in the low to mid 5000's.

wood4you · 09-21-2003, 12:13 AM

I took mine to my dealer ...told them I was having problems shifting from fisrst to second...it would stick in nuetral...they called yamaha...said they had that problem with the dirt bikes som they took mine down and sanded the lobe for nuetral on the shift detent...just removed a little material and polished it... coverd warrenty!!

I will have to wait till next weekend to try it out

yfz25 · 09-21-2003, 12:53 AM

#5054 1st and 2nd gear sticking....also the seal behind the front sprocket is leaking oil out of it. taking it to the dealer soon.

tintin · 10-04-2003, 11:29 PM

000760 no problem to date. i have only 2 tank of gaz burned.

tintin yfz 450 white and red :zzz

cjpoole1 · 10-04-2003, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cjpoole1+Aug 21 2003, 10:12 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (cjpoole1 @ Aug 21 2003, 10:12 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--THE 450@Aug 19 2003, 10:28 AM
Mine is #911 and if I am in second gear it wont go to first sometimes.* Sometimes it is stuck in neutral and wont go to first but will go to 2nd

Mine is like your and I'm #1021 [/b][/quote]
I think mine was a clutch adjustment problem. Not having shifting trouble anymore.

Kirklandrock · 10-06-2003, 07:11 PM

Mine is #6634 and I have had it 5 days.. havent got to ride it much but it seems to do the same as wood4you.. tried adjusting the clutch, moving the shift lever down a notch (just in case it was me) still seems to do it... Is it just me or does it seem that from 1st to 2nd is a helluva long throw on the lever????? My YZ 250 (01) shifted like a dream, and it was a very positive shift always..... sure hope to get this straightened out........ I FREAKIN LOVE THIS QUAD!!!!!
Hey WOOD4YOU, did ya get yours back yet???? let me know............... Later
Joe

p.s. will definatley take it back to dealer to fix the prob...

mightyjoe · 10-20-2003, 02:16 PM

My son's Yfz is #1113. He has been having problems since the first day we got it with downshifting. It gets stuck in the down positon and will not come back on its on, you have to give it a little help. Mainly form 4 to 3 to 2. the dealer siad it was the spring inside and that it should eventually go away. Well it hasn't. I don't know if this is realted to what you are talking about or not but it sure has been a problem. any suggestions.
My son loves this bike would buy again even with problem having. Had it about 6 weeks.

Was having problem before cam mod, have changed oil yamaha brand

yfz450 white and red
Legacy ATV long travel a-arms
Legacy ATV Steering Stem
Legacy ATV Steering stablizer
new front and rear shocks
Gt Thunder Pipe
re jetted
Cam mod
Nerf Bars

08-19-2003, 01:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
YFZCentral Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So. Cal Posts: 5,141	Theres been some problems of 1st and 2nd gear sticking. If you have this problem, post ur serial # so we can try and see if its just a bad batch! thx __________________ Yamaha YFZ450 Suzuki Z400 Crazy Quad Videos Suzuki LT-R450 Kawasaki KFX450 Can-Am DS-450

08-19-2003, 01:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: DeKalb, IL Posts: 2,093	#394-Sticks shifting from second into first, sticks in first. Only problems #4263-Sticks when shifting from 4 to 3rd, sticks down in 3rd. __________________ DeKalb, Illinois *'04 MX JRD/PEP YFZ* Illinois ATV Club

08-19-2003, 11:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
dub silverado Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lighthouse Point Posts: 2,209	Mine is #911 and if I am in second gear it wont go to first sometimes. Sometimes it is stuck in neutral and wont go to first but will go to 2nd __________________

08-19-2003, 12:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
yfz450rider#91 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 146	i hope mine isn't like that __________________ 2002 honda 400ex the 450 is gone for now ;)

08-19-2003, 04:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sick4Fitty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 265	#2447 here and mine is @ the dealer now for 2days and still no word on what the deal is.... __________________ .:Quad Movies:.

08-19-2003, 08:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
smith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 107	I can't remember my serial number, but know that it is under 1000. Mine too is sticking, usually in 2nd or 3rd, others are fine.

08-23-2003, 01:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
yfz450rider#91 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 146	mine is 7072 and i have no problems yet __________________ 2002 honda 400ex the 450 is gone for now ;)

08-26-2003, 01:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
450bret350 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 198	mine has been dropping from 3rd down to 2nd, on its own and has almost thrown me off when doing so, i think i'll call yamaha tomorrow, either way if i blew my tranny tomorrow i love this bike, its supposed to be a really easy problem to fix so don't worry at all, besides no new product is released with out some minor flaws, and thats all it is a minor flaw so don't worry its going to be OOOOKKKK :O

08-26-2003, 08:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
yfzonly.com Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Saratoga Springs, UT Posts: 812	I hope so, I haven't had any problems yet and hopefully I won't. __________________ 2007 YZ250F 2008 YFZ450 2008 YFZ450SE 2008 Raptor 700 www.allmotostore.com

08-27-2003, 12:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
trueblue450 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 106	I got a ?? how many of you with the sticking gears have done the cam mod?? also how early did you change your oil and did you switch to a different kind? How did you break it in? There has to be a reason for this and it might not be something we all think.. __________________ - #48 2004 BLUE YFZ 450 - One Industries - AC nerfs - Ac Full Skid - AC Bumper - Pro Design Kill Switch - Shockpro shockcovers - PEP Chain relocator - Bullet Parking block off - Motion Pro Twist Throtle - Cam Mod - Jetting 170 main - 48 pilot - stock needle 5th clip - fuel screw 2 and 3/4 turns - runs awesome

08-30-2003, 12:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
DRPR Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New York Posts: 27	i have #944 and i have noticed the gears sticking in 1st and 2nd and third, i have noticed this for a while but i havent said anything. I wonder what it is.... 8\| :stupid __________________ 1982 Honda ATC185s '04 Yamaha YFZ450 white 1987 Silver/Black Corvette

08-31-2003, 04:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
wood4you Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 212	I had noticed this happening but my clutch cable comes out of adjustment very easy??? seems like I have to adjust it at least twice aday __________________ When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself.

09-19-2003, 12:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
04YFZcoolguy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 18	I just took my bike out last sat. and the bike would not go into 1st from 2nd. This is the first time it happened. I just started out in 2nd, rode a few feet and tried it again and I went right in. I just did the cam mod to.I don't see how that could be the problem. Sick4fitty let us know what the dealer said. The number on my bike is in the low to mid 5000's.

09-21-2003, 12:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
wood4you Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 212	I took mine to my dealer ...told them I was having problems shifting from fisrst to second...it would stick in nuetral...they called yamaha...said they had that problem with the dirt bikes som they took mine down and sanded the lobe for nuetral on the shift detent...just removed a little material and polished it... coverd warrenty!! I will have to wait till next weekend to try it out __________________ When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself.

09-21-2003, 12:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
yfz25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 102	#5054 1st and 2nd gear sticking....also the seal behind the front sprocket is leaking oil out of it. taking it to the dealer soon. __________________ <span style=\'font-family:Impact\'>Too many mods to list![/i]

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
YFZCentral.com Advertisement

10-04-2003, 11:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
tintin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4	000760 no problem to date. i have only 2 tank of gaz burned. tintin yfz 450 white and red :zzz

10-06-2003, 07:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
Kirklandrock Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wauchula, Florida Posts: 66	Mine is #6634 and I have had it 5 days.. havent got to ride it much but it seems to do the same as wood4you.. tried adjusting the clutch, moving the shift lever down a notch (just in case it was me) still seems to do it... Is it just me or does it seem that from 1st to 2nd is a helluva long throw on the lever????? My YZ 250 (01) shifted like a dream, and it was a very positive shift always..... sure hope to get this straightened out........ I FREAKIN LOVE THIS QUAD!!!!! Hey WOOD4YOU, did ya get yours back yet???? let me know............... Later Joe p.s. will definatley take it back to dealer to fix the prob... __________________ Wauchula,FLorida......(south central) Pro Circuit,Uni,Tag,Motion Pro,Maxxis,AC Racing,Updog Industries,EHS Racing,PEP,Pro Design,Magnum,Maxima, READY FOR THE WOODS.... OOOppppppss almost forgot 04 YFZ 450 (white/red) PAID FOR!!! It RIPPPPPSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! SOLD SOLD SOLD 05 Honda TRX 450R Decked for the woods....DR.D, HRC, UNI, Maxxis, GT Thunder, Maxima, TAG, PRM, AC Racing, Hellbound Racing, Moose......Paid for and HAULS THE MAIL...

10-20-2003, 02:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
mightyjoe Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4	My son's Yfz is #1113. He has been having problems since the first day we got it with downshifting. It gets stuck in the down positon and will not come back on its on, you have to give it a little help. Mainly form 4 to 3 to 2. the dealer siad it was the spring inside and that it should eventually go away. Well it hasn't. I don't know if this is realted to what you are talking about or not but it sure has been a problem. any suggestions. My son loves this bike would buy again even with problem having. Had it about 6 weeks. Was having problem before cam mod, have changed oil yamaha brand yfz450 white and red Legacy ATV long travel a-arms Legacy ATV Steering Stem Legacy ATV Steering stablizer new front and rear shocks Gt Thunder Pipe re jetted Cam mod Nerf Bars