2004 Outlander 400 has sticking shifter

[Eyewitness]

Anybody else out there with an Outlander that has had this problem? My XT Max shifts asa smooth as silk no matter what position the machine is sitting in. My standard XT has never shifted smoothly since new and the dealer has dismissed as no big deal. Sometimes I feel like I am forcing the shift lever and I'm worried something is either bent or misaligned in the linkage or tranny. If anyone has any clue what to look for or at I would be most appreciative. I am at my wits end on this and am getting no help from any of the local dealers mechanics. Thanks in advance!

[pulsar_nx]

Have you tried the outlander "hump" yet?

On most outlanders you need to rock the machine little so that the gears mesh. It's just one of the quirks of a superior machine

[ScottND]

I've got an '05 max xt and it's getting better but I only have 100 miles on it. I basically only use it ice fishing. The dealer said it would take a couple hundred miles for it to start limbering up.

[burl]

Same problem for me.My machine has about 300 miles and it is not any better.Dealer told me the same thing bout it being no problem,it will go away.Burl.

[Reel Inn]

I have a 2005 400 Max, have 1650 miles on it, do have that problem too, We do alot of road riding here, will be going to Idaho this July for a ATV Jamboree there. 6-days. I love this machine, always had Honda before, but never agian.

[mattkimk]

I just picked mine up a week ago. I only have 30 miles on it but I thought the same thing when initially shifting gears. But it seems much easier when ya kinda rock it a little and I really haven't noticed it much lately.