[RandyO]

if your linkage is clean it shoud shift smooth with the exception of some clunkyness during breakin

you'd be surprised how much grit can get in the boots over the linkage joints, clean them out and regrease, if you have enuf miles, the linkage may actualy be worn out...enuf to make it bind, especially if you havent been cleaning it regularly

I've replaced the shift linkage on my SV 3 or 4 times