With approx. 5000 miles on my VROD, today my shift lever stuck continuously on the downshift. We were on our way back on a 145 mile round trip. It is hot today - 90's humid. We stopped to put on rain gear about 40 miles in on the return trip. When we mounted back up the problem started. When ever I had to downshift, I had to lift the lever back up with my foot which sucked in the torrential rain. I read on one site something regarding the synthetic oil and heat. Has anyone had this problem? Please let me know. Thanks. Nancy