I keep a tiny can of wd-40 on the bike. I have fixed the problem at a
stoplight without using the kickstand
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stuart Nicoll" <swnicoll@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <virago@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 9:07 AM
Subject: The Infamous Sticking Shifter
> It seems that the shifter sticking is a common Virago
> problem, I have seen quite a few posts on here about
> it and the consensus seems to be spraying some silicon
> lubricant to the connections behind those rubber
> boots.
>
> This happens roughly every 2 weeks on my bike and I am
> wondering if there is a more long term solution?
>
> If it starts to stick while I am out for a long ride,
> I can't "fix it" until I get home (unless I carry the
> lube in a saddle bag) and its no fun and embarrassing
> to have to manhandle the shifter to get it to shift
> down gears.
>
> Stu
>
>
>
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