Gearbox Woes

[Mikey]

Went out today, first time for weeks. Five miles down road I find that although I can change up the box I can't change down! I found myself stuck in fourth. However if I switch off and rock the bike back and forth while pressing on the gear lever I can get it to change down. It then behaves for about half a mile and then I get stuck and can't change down. I also noticed a hot smell but I put this down to all the crud on the hot exhaust.

OK guys ant ideas??

ps my fuel gauge isn't working properly but I think that's down to Rydales changing my fuel filter at the 24,000 service.

 

[MasterDabber]

Try taking the ball head pivots shown in the following diagram and grease them up. It may be that the lever is getting stuck in a partially down position.

 

[Mikey]

Thanks mate I'll try that, unfortunately it's now chucking it down and the bike's covered in salt.