Husky 701 gear change problem
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Hi folks, I'm pretty new to the Husky so please bear with me. (2020 701 LR)
Been for a ride a couple of rides this week and nine times out of ten changing down using the clutch whilst coming to a halt the revs increase with each press of the gear lever.
The easy shift works perfectly going up the gears and has the usual false neutrals now and again.
Does anyone else experience this?
Been for a ride a couple of rides this week and nine times out of ten changing down using the clutch whilst coming to a halt the revs increase with each press of the gear lever.
The easy shift works perfectly going up the gears and has the usual false neutrals now and again.
Does anyone else experience this?
Husqvarna call theirs 'Easy Shift' their version of 'Quickshift'. A husky dealer told me that the throttle needs to be shut of for the down shifts because they do not have an 'Auto blipper'.
It will down shift without the clutch albeit a little clunky but it's when the clutch is in that it sounds like it's auto blipping.
I think I'll take it in the dealers and ask them about it. I have read on the net about some people having experienced a similar thing and the dealer has sorted it.
It will down shift without the clutch albeit a little clunky but it's when the clutch is in that it sounds like it's auto blipping.
I think I'll take it in the dealers and ask them about it. I have read on the net about some people having experienced a similar thing and the dealer has sorted it.
I have a KTM 690 SMC R, similar vintage. Same engine & similar running gear. It does exactly the same as yours - I understand it's just an auto-blip as others have described. However, there is an anomaly which is oddly annoying: if I gradually slow down, say coming up to traffic lights in town, I'll click into neutral for the last few yards & the engine will continue to rev unless I manually blip the throttle. I don't think these things are really designed for city traffic, so it's just something one learns to ride around.....
slime bomb said:
Just an update. It now revs every time I pull the clutch in and change down. This cannot be normal? I'm going to ask the dealer about it and see if it needs a software update or something. It's very annoying especially when you're approaching stationary traffic and changing down.
Auto blip to match the revs with the speed for smoother downshifts. Personally I don’t think you’re riding it hard enough or something. Think the bike is doing what it should be. My 2022 690 smcr can be funny with gear changes but once you start riding like a hooligan it makes more sense.Edited by scorcher on Saturday 11th February 17:00
scorcher said:
Auto blip to match the revs with the speed for smoother downshifts. Personally I don’t think you’re riding it hard enough or something. Think the bike is doing what it should be. My 2022 690 smcr can be funny with gear changes but once you start riding like a hooligan it makes more sense.
Yep - these things are for thrashing, not for commuting!Edited by scorcher on Saturday 11th February 17:00
I think the quick shifter is great from 3rd gear upwards: pin the throttle, redline the engine & simply bash away with your left toes. Totally addictive, but I find the down shift harsh/clunky. I had the dreaded clutch slave cylinder failure some time ago, so rode home 20 miles with quick shift only. Not a pleasant experience, particularly as there were several sets of traffic lights en route....
The 2020 model does have the 'Easy shift' but no 'Auto blip' (Husqvarna dealer told me) and I do try and ride like a hooligan!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but an Auto blip equipped bike you don't need to use the clutch to change down and will rev up slightly whereas with mine I can change down the gears without engaging the clutch although a bit clunky but it's when I change down using the clutch it revs if you know what I mean.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but an Auto blip equipped bike you don't need to use the clutch to change down and will rev up slightly whereas with mine I can change down the gears without engaging the clutch although a bit clunky but it's when I change down using the clutch it revs if you know what I mean.
slime bomb said:
Just an update. It now revs every time I pull the clutch in and change down. This cannot be normal? I'm going to ask the dealer about it and see if it needs a software update or something. It's very annoying especially when you're approaching stationary traffic and changing down.
It's not something basic like the clutch is out of adjustment and not fully disengaging when you pull the lever in?I would explain the problem to the KTM/Husqvarna dealer and ask them if it's normal and get one of their Mechanics to test ride it to check it's operating correctly.
I backed out of a deal to buy a bike (not a KTM or another brand of whatever that KTM group is called) last year as there was an issue that I was unaware of with the bikes when I agreed to buy. Some of the owners experiencing the problem were using helmet cams to record the problem and then show the dealers.
I backed out of a deal to buy a bike (not a KTM or another brand of whatever that KTM group is called) last year as there was an issue that I was unaware of with the bikes when I agreed to buy. Some of the owners experiencing the problem were using helmet cams to record the problem and then show the dealers.
2ndclasscitizen said:
It's not something basic like the clutch is out of adjustment and not fully disengaging when you pull the lever in?
That's the first thing I checked and it's fine so I'm going over to Corwen in north Wales today to the Husky dealer and have a chat and report back. 
Well, I popped over to the Husky dealer, he had never heard of this problem before so he got it into the workshop and plugged it in. All was good until he tried to start the bike and it wouldn't start. A lot of head scratching later and the starting problem was found.
What were the odds of me riding 60 miles to him and then find that a wire from the clutch micro switch had come off, hence, the bike wont start!
So, he's ordered the part and then I'll go back and have it recalibrated and all 'should be' fine. I managed to ride it back home but with no quick shifter. Watch this space.
Just to add, CF racing in Corwen were very good and friendly.
What were the odds of me riding 60 miles to him and then find that a wire from the clutch micro switch had come off, hence, the bike wont start!
So, he's ordered the part and then I'll go back and have it recalibrated and all 'should be' fine. I managed to ride it back home but with no quick shifter. Watch this space.
Just to add, CF racing in Corwen were very good and friendly.
Edited by slime bomb on Wednesday 15th February 08:17
Thought I'd share (same motor). The Quickshifter and Blipper may have been updated by the time your bike was made, fifth segment in at 3 minutes 20 seconds:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vf7uyYa0LU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vf7uyYa0LU
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