don't know if this helps but i seem to have figured it out to two problems. 1 the clutch doesn't want to work untill i push my shee around back and forth, then it will free up. 2 i took it for a quick ride today and i was able to up shift but i can't get it to down shift. don't know why it's like that but i sounds like i have a big problem on my hands... i ordered the clymer yesterday but i have about a week for it to come in so any help on what to do or look for is appreciated. don't know if this changes anything but..