[sensor419]

I have been practicing shifting my new Foreman 500 ES and find it a challenge to upshift smoothly . . . consistently. I try not to rev it and then let off on the gas just before shifting and I still seem to get a somewhat jerky upshift fairly often. It is smoother the higher the gear (probably no surprise) but I would like to consistently shift those lower gears more smoothly. Also I have to let it slow down a lot to keep from revving and jerking on the downshift also (even in the higher gears). I don't want to abuse it and I like to shift smoothly whether I'm driving my car or ATV. Any suggestions? Thanks

 

[big_daddy_bigfoot]

Mine shifts smooth in every gear. You might want to check and see if the clutch needs adjusted.

 

[Grtwhthntr]

I found the same when I first started driving the ES. Don't let off for more than a split second then get right back into it, it'll be jerky if you pause too long. Will come real smooth once you get the hang of it.

 

[lasallen]

What is involved with adjusting the clutch?

 

[sensor419]

Shifting ES

Thanks for the replies. I think it is my technique more than mechanical (clutch). I will keep practicing. I want to be real good at it, especially for more technical terrain.