Annoying little problem.

Clutchy · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2011 Karma :

Now and then when I come to a halt if ive finished my journey or whenever I put it in neutral (usually happens more when the bikes been ridden a while) it will sometimes refuse to go into neutral.

I can cure this a lot of the time by rolling back with the clutch in and then ride forward a bit with a bit of clutch and then re try usually fixes it, however this is starting to take a few more attempts and is getting worse.

If I put it in neutral while still rolling it will always find neutral straight away. What do you rekon the problem is? Gear box oil may need changing as I do not think it has been done for a while, or could it be the full gear box thats at fault Crying or Very sad

Thanks H
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Redoko · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Karma :

Though this thread was about Alpha 9.
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janner_10 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Karma :

Mine does the same - never bothered me though. Only happens on my drive for some reason.
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numpty2 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Dec 2011 Karma :

Some bikes are like this, don't worry. Perhaps your clutch cable has a bit too much play, but I've had a few that were always like it. It's not a Honda by any chance?

Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

Dragging clutch makes it worse.
Sometimes a short rev up to 2000rpm then applying lever pressure as the revs drop help it to click in.

DMCpro · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 Jul 2012 Karma :

as said rev a little, or if its that worrying remember to change to neutral before coming to a halt.

or if its really bothering you buy new clutch springs and plates and cable Smile

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Clutchy · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2011 Karma :

Yep tis a honda, how did you know Wink

Cheers for the revving advise will definitely give it a go Smile

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Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

I figured it out through experimentation and i bet i can get any stubborn honda into neutral even after years of not owning one. I always thought it was a unique skill, but i soon found out it's one all honda riders develop pretty quickly Laughing

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

It's not a fault. It's a "feature".

Some bikes are virtually impossible to put into neutral while stationary with the engine running.
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numpty2 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Dec 2011 Karma :

The Honda guess was easy. Over the years I've had 5 Hondas, 2 Suzukis, 1 Yamaha & 1 Kawasaki. Guess which brand was the worst for finding neutral.

It is just a case of technique & just the right amount of revs.

One other thing that might help is adjusting the height of the gear change foot lever. It has to be in the right position for you & your keft boot.