I have only shifted mine on the engine stand with no power to it, but yes, I feel the detents are a little vague. My Sons Genie is just about the same feel, so I guess this is the nature of the beast. I think the long handles contribute to this, due to the leverage advantage, maybe.

I really see little difference between Genie and Lokar, qualitywise, just two different ways of doing the detents between the two companies.

Don