[Lcarter7]

Just got a 2003 zx6r and it has trouble shifting into 3rd. Any ideas?

 

[Scumbag]

Trouble shifting while you ride it? Or are you just trying with it sitting there? If the latter ride it. Chances are it will shift lol

 

[KevA]

If he was just sitting there the issue would be 2nd reference the Positive Neutral Finder.
To the OP will it shift past 3rd into 4th, 5th, 6th ?

 

[Lcarter7]

Trouble shifting while you ride it? Or are you just trying with it sitting there? If the latter ride it. Chances are it will shift lol

Happens when riding

 

[RJ2112]

Start with making sure the shifter linkage moves freely. Take it apart and clean it, then lubricate the pivots. Inspect for bent parts, or binding. Shifters most often 'stick' between upshifts, because the shifter relies on gravity to return it to the center of the throw between shifts. When you make a down shift, the spring pulls the shifter back 'up' to center, allowing the next shift.

Things get bent in a crash, or when someone doesn't know to maintain the shift linkage and start stomping on the shifter.