Gear indicator issue

p2heike · 09-11-2014, 09:05 PM

Recently I have noticed that the gear indicator on the console of my 2012 Vaquero sometimes doesn't immediately reflect the gear I am in. usually when shifting up between three and four it will jump to five then return to the proper gear. It also occurs occasionally when gearing down from fourth to third it will jump to two, hesitate then return to three. Has anyone else had this issue and is there a simple fix. Thanks

redjay · 09-11-2014, 09:07 PM

This is a known issue. Some people have have it fixed only to have the issue return shortly thereafter. If its under warranty get it replaced, or live with it. It eventually indicates the correct gear, it just takes a little while to get there sometimes.

There is no simple fix you can perform yourself.

smokey · 09-11-2014, 09:50 PM

Some have had the spring replaced but it is inside the motor and needs to have the cases split, I got it fixed once, and the same problem happened again, I live with it rather than have a mechanic tear the engine apart to replace a spring, even if it would be done under warranty.

MiVaquero · 09-12-2014, 05:50 PM

I have this issue on my 2012 Vaquero and I just live with it...

Tynker · 09-12-2014, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by smokey

Some have had the spring replaced but it is inside the motor and needs to have the cases split, I got it fixed once, and the same problem happened again, I live with it rather than have a mechanic tear the engine apart to replace a spring, even if it would be done under warranty.

I had the same problem on my '12 Nomad. Dealer replaced the spring and pawl, while I waited( about 3 hours) and it worked great for about 2K miles. Now it does it all the time again, so screw it. Kawasaki does not seem to have a fix for it. I do notice that if when I shift( I use the toe shiftier) if I hold the shiftier for just a second longer, it works right. Good luck with yours. The cases do not have to be split to do the spring and pawl replacement.

smokey · 09-13-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tynker

I had the same problem on my '12 Nomad. Dealer replaced the spring and pawl, while I waited( about 3 hours) and it worked great for about 2K miles. Now it does it all the time again, so screw it. Kawasaki does not seem to have a fix for it. I do notice that if when I shift( I use the toe shiftier) if I hold the shiftier for just a second longer, it works right. Good luck with yours. The cases do not have to be split to do the spring and pawl replacement.

Could be a different spring.

Chicago_Cheech · 09-18-2014, 12:57 PM

I too have the prob with the GPI. Shop fiddled with something and it worked better for awhile. Seems we will all just live with it?

redjay · 09-18-2014, 02:11 PM

Correct.

kc_voyager · 09-18-2014, 06:21 PM

I have a 2011 Voyager with the same issue, Id rather live with it than have the latest grad of an online motorcycle repair school tear my engine apart.

talon · 09-23-2014, 01:34 PM

Don't have an issue. It does seem to hesitate when shifting up or down, but then reads correctly after a couple of seconds if not sooner. Never timed it.

redjay · 09-23-2014, 07:42 PM

They always indicate the riight gear eventually. It just seems to take a little while sometimes.

HeyJoe · 09-24-2014, 07:01 PM

I found that slowing the shifting down a tad (rather than running through the gears or speed shifting), works for me. Gear up no higher than the recommended rpm's in 2nd, 3rd etc., and be deliberate in your throttle and clutch work. This gives the indicator a chance to register in the proper gear. Or maybe I'm just blowing smoke out my ass?

09-11-2014, 09:05 PM	#1
p2heike Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pembroke, Ontario, Canada Posts: 11	Gear indicator issue Recently I have noticed that the gear indicator on the console of my 2012 Vaquero sometimes doesn't immediately reflect the gear I am in. usually when shifting up between three and four it will jump to five then return to the proper gear. It also occurs occasionally when gearing down from fourth to third it will jump to two, hesitate then return to three. Has anyone else had this issue and is there a simple fix. Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-11-2014, 09:07 PM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,935	This is a known issue. Some people have have it fixed only to have the issue return shortly thereafter. If its under warranty get it replaced, or live with it. It eventually indicates the correct gear, it just takes a little while to get there sometimes. There is no simple fix you can perform yourself. Last edited by redjay; 09-11-2014 at 10:15 PM.
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09-11-2014, 09:50 PM	#3
smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	Some have had the spring replaced but it is inside the motor and needs to have the cases split, I got it fixed once, and the same problem happened again, I live with it rather than have a mechanic tear the engine apart to replace a spring, even if it would be done under warranty. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220
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09-18-2014, 12:57 PM	#7
Chicago_Cheech Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24	I too have the prob with the GPI. Shop fiddled with something and it worked better for awhile. Seems we will all just live with it? __________________ Go ride? NW Chicago suburbs Vulcan VN1700 LT Metallic Imperial Red / Metallic Titanium VBA Member 2908
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09-23-2014, 01:34 PM	#10
talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	Don't have an issue. It does seem to hesitate when shifting up or down, but then reads correctly after a couple of seconds if not sooner. Never timed it. __________________ Heath Cady aka "Talon" VBA #01416 2012 Vaquero SE Candy-Lime Green/Black aka "T'Kehla" 2005 Nomad 1600 Black/Silver aka "Mystique" (SOLD) 2006 Vulcan Classic aka "Lil'Wolf" (SOLD) "Life isn't a race; no one gets out alive. May as well slow down and enjoy the ride."
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09-12-2014, 05:50 PM	#4
MiVaquero Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 29	I have this issue on my 2012 Vaquero and I just live with it...
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09-18-2014, 02:11 PM	#8
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,935	Correct.
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09-18-2014, 06:21 PM	#9
kc_voyager Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 66	I have a 2011 Voyager with the same issue, Id rather live with it than have the latest grad of an online motorcycle repair school tear my engine apart.
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09-23-2014, 07:42 PM	#11
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,935	They always indicate the riight gear eventually. It just seems to take a little while sometimes.
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09-24-2014, 07:01 PM	#12
HeyJoe Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 78	I found that slowing the shifting down a tad (rather than running through the gears or speed shifting), works for me. Gear up no higher than the recommended rpm's in 2nd, 3rd etc., and be deliberate in your throttle and clutch work. This gives the indicator a chance to register in the proper gear. Or maybe I'm just blowing smoke out my ass? Last edited by HeyJoe; 09-25-2014 at 07:42 PM.
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