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Old 09-29-2014, 11:32 AM
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Hello Everyone! I just bought a 1998 Yamaha Big Bear 4x4 this weekend ...YAY - FUN! Anyways, it seems to run great and I am getting familiar with the MACHINE . I do have a question and hoping someone can help. When I am shifting to the upper gears 1-5 I have to reach my hand down and pull the gear into place (seems like a hard shift) .... the foot pedal is really hard to shift up with my foot. I am looking forward to moving beyond 1st gear. Is there a trick to this, am I doing something wrong or perhaps there is something wrong with the shift pedal? I might add once I pull it up with my hand the transmission seems to engage in the proper gear, so I do not think there is anything wrong with the tranny. Thanks for your help! Melissa
 
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Old 09-29-2014, 11:40 AM
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Welcome to the forums.

Check out the Yamaha section here, and you'll get some great answers to your problem.
 
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Welcome, make sure you let up on the throttle when shifting
 
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Welcome to the connection Melissa
I rode a motorcycle like that once...I just kept shifting by hand, but you will find help and encouragement here like no where else.
 
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Originally Posted by Scootergptx
Welcome to the forums.

Check out the Yamaha section here, and you'll get some great answers to your problem.
 
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Old 09-30-2014, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by DuneDragin
Welcome to the connection Melissa
I rode a motorcycle like that once...I just kept shifting by hand, but you will find help and encouragement here like no where else.
 
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