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The BSA Workshop => Singles => Topic started by: Barnsey on 07 Jul, 2024, 07:40

Title: Where is neutral
Post by: Barnsey on 07 Jul, 2024, 07:40
Hi All, 

   A dumb-ass rookie question for you all today.

  I bought my C15 as a non-runner and am just ready to kick it over for the first time. I've never ridden a brit bike.

   How can I be sure that it is in neutral without a green light?  And what order are the gears in anyway? 

     I told you it was basic, but  I really don't want it to start in gear in my cabin. 

           BR,

    Ian

               
Title: Re: Where is neutral
Post by: rhyatt on 07 Jul, 2024, 08:19
Sit on it
Rock bike back and forth all the time teasing the gear lever down and down until it stops going down
Then bring up 1 click , that's neutral
With 3 more gears to go upwards
Title: Re: Where is neutral
Post by: Barnsey on 07 Jul, 2024, 08:32
That's great thanks!
 
I'll try the rocking technique.  I wasn't finding all the gears but that help.
Title: Re: Where is neutral
Post by: Barnsey on 07 Jul, 2024, 10:12
Like a fool I was rocking the bike on the centre stand like a rocking horse,  but then I realised what you meant.

Yep rocking it back and forth did the trick Thanks!