Aprillia RS50 false neutrals

Baldyman · L Plate Warrior Joined: 31 Dec 2007 Karma :

Hi,
My sons RS50 keeps jumping out of gear while riding. Not during gear changing just riding along and suddenly its in a false neutral and the engines racing. Anyone know of this happening to this model or any tips before taking it to an Aprilia dealer. I've adjusted the clutch and chain and he's going to try it again tomorrow. Its a 2004 model.
ta Confused

bugsy46 · Village Idiot Joined: 16 Mar 2004 Karma :

Selctor drum? Selector forks? Gear dogs? Detents?

Prepare for some labour charges. Have you ridden the bike your self? Which gear(s)? If you havnt ridden it make sure he changing up positivley enough.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Make sure he is taking his foot completely off the gearshift lever before he goes for the next gear. Quite common that people don't let it return fully between changes, especially when changing up.

Sometimes moving the lever up a bit can help stop this. I blame the current fad for rigid style bike boots, you can't feel what you are doing.
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Baldyman · L Plate Warrior Joined: 31 Dec 2007 Karma :

I was hoping no-one would say forks, drum & detents. I will make sure he's changing positively first and if that dont work it will have to be the garage as I cant be arsed with it. I had his DT50 apart so many times I was sick of the sight of its innards. And it's too cold in the garage now. Thanks for the tips, any more much appreciated.
Thanks

01dabreoo · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

The AM6 is known for false neutrals, mostly between 5th and 6th.
Is he wearing trainers? I encountered alot more of them when wearing trainers rather than boots (never wear trainers on bikes anymore Wink

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Baldyman · L Plate Warrior Joined: 31 Dec 2007 Karma :

Sometimes trainers, sometimes the boots I bought him and told him to wear ALL the time, and sometimes work boots. Dont know if it's worse with one than another I'll have to ask tonight. I've told him to make sure all his gear changes are very positive and see how it goes.
Ta Smile