I bought a used 2019 Yamaha Bolt with 6k miles as my first bike in August 2025.
So here’s the story: late last year I took a wrong turn onto a sandy road and dropped my bike. I felt like an idiot doing that especially being a new rider but I guess you live and learn. Anyway, I was fine but the gear shifting pedal was broken and a dent on the gas tank. A mobile motorcycle mechanic helped me replace the panel and it seemed fine.
However, when I started riding last week I noticed issues shifting gears. Downshifting is fine but up shifting often takes 2-3 tries. The mechanic checked it out and isolated the problem to shifting from 1st to 2nd. Everything else seems good. He tried adjusting the gear pedal link but so luck. He suggested I take it to the dealer and get it checked out.
Has anyone encountered this before and has any recommendations on what to look for. Thanks in advance.