Now that my Zed is finally up and running,

I have noticed a reluctance in selecting second gear. (bulks for a second or so with a slight roughness) bit of a nuisance when trying to show off :whistling:

It does seem to ease a little once warm though.:confused1:

I was thinking of changing the oil in the hope that it may solve the problem, but I am reluctant too if it is not likely make any difference.

(money being tight and all that.)

Would I need to flush the gearbox before refilling with new oil? It probably has not been changed for the last 6 or 7 years, some of which have been off road.

Sorry Mikey, Should have said, it's a manual I'm afraid.

Still worth a shot?

Thanks for the reply.

In all honesty,:blushing: I have not checked the oil level recently. (errr' well ever actually):sweatdrop:

now that the winter is fast approaching I will add it to my to-do list ,

and as you say, has got to be worth a try as regards an oil change.

THe chances of the oil level causing just 2nd gear to grind is remote to say the least.A syncro in a gearbox which is what is used to slow the gear down to allow engagement is designed to disperse oil,so a lack of it wont be a problem.Its probaly the syncro tbh.

Thanks Jimmer,

Is it something I could replace myself? or would it require specialist tools etc'?

I am fairly mechanically minded and have a comprehensive but all be it standard set of tools.

I guess it may be to heavy and cumbersome to manage on my own anyway

Quite a task matey,you would need extensive pullers,circlip pliers of varying sizes etc.not an easy job im afraid.