Last week we had our 2007 1300S in Colorado. For some reason the bike didn't want to down shift from second to first, only when I pulled over after pulling up mountain passed. We were riding two up. It would shift into first if I tried hard enough, but pretty often I'd start in second on unpaved overlook accesses. Everything would be normal once we got back to town. I checked the oil (it was full), so I tried to adjust the clutch for less freeplay - result no change. I'm running 1/2 synthetic shell rotella 10-30. I'm wondering if I should go full synthetic or try a different oil. Has anyone seen this issue? or have any suggestions? I'm also thinking about buying a gear counter. All in all the bike was great, I just hate starting out in second if the pull off is nasty.
Pete G
Check the shift levers adjustment. It may have slipped and you could be hitting the frame when you down shift .
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