kat 1988 wont go into gear..

[war113]

So i am bulding this bike..I had to open the sprocket cover to pass the chain..I think I mustve done something wrong because the bike wont shift into gear.It doesnt go "all the way"It clicks but wont stay in gear.I managed to put it in second and 3rd..but I cant seem to shift in first.

[arsenic]

Is the bike running or is it off? It the bike just sitting there and you're trying to shift into first? It's not supposed to shift into first just sitting still not running. Try rolling it a little and shift while it's moving slightly.

[war113]

oh fuck...yeah its sitting there..But on my other kat I cant click it into gear..

I am trying with the key onto the on position but havent tried moving it

[arsenic]

Sometimes it shifts fine sitting still, sometimes it doesn't. When it doesn't, I roll the bike forward and shift while rolling. That usually does the trick.

[war113]

Ok...Ive moved the bike ...lets just say I feel like a complete dumbass..hahahha

[arsenic]

Ok...Ive moved the bike ...lets just say I feel like a complete dumbass..hahahha

Everyone does stupid shit at least once. That's how you learn. If you do the same stupid shit more than twice, I can't help ya, you're a dumbass bro.

[war113]

Hahahah the fact that my other bike got in gear easily while not moving..I figured I could always get in gear..well..

[war113]

Is there a way to fix this...the guy gave me this flasher..but the wires are cut really short.I cant seem to open it.

[shpielers]

Pretty sure it should open up more. There's usually a screw or two somewhere.

[92xjunker]

Pull the reflector out by pulling the clip out then you can remove the entire socket, the wires will pull right out with the lamp socket. Solder on new wires, heat shrink and reinstall the socket.