[kena48]

My daughter doesn't seem to have the foot strength to shift her new 70.

She's riding pretty good now and should be ready. She can't do it static with me holding the bike still.

It is a bit stiff. The dealer said it would break-in over time, and get less stiff.

Shifts good for me, but I can see why she's having trouble. I really don't think it's the bike.

Any ideas?

[TXSUT]

Maybe try adjusting the shifter downward a notch or two for more leverage.

[adcmtm3]

I recently had the same problem w/ my son. I first lowered the lever and no luck. I then found out that raising the lever works best. My son now shifts gears.

good luck

[kena48]

Thanks! We tried that too, but on the last ride, she got it into 2nd once. Hey, that's a start!

Oh yeah, she also kick started it once by herself. THAT's MY GIRL!

http://picasaweb.google.com/kena48/Motorcycle/photo#5153563534021195346

[gal8x]

Is she using riding boots? Maybe it is not strength… but pain.

[kena48]

Yes, I think that's half of it. She walks like Frankenstien in them. We tried it with everyday shoes sitting still too.

[JAWS]

My 9 year old Grandson can shift his 70 just fine in tennis shoes, but can't at all with his boots on. Hoping he gets better with age.
Joe

[JohnSBA]

My young kids have had similar issues... all you can do is position the lever, buy an extended length lever (if appropriate since you can get more leverage), and help them break their boots in so they get some articulation at the ankle. I know going to full synthetic oil can also help (at least on bigger bikes), but other than that, practice practice practice