Neutral a cow to select at stand still

[grillphil]

Hi,

I have found that neutral is a cow to select while the bike is at stand still. On the roll, it's OK.

There is evidence to say it has been droped on the gear change side by a previous owner, where the gear shift was slightly bent.

Any clues to what may be up (selector forks etc) and could it be fixed without splitting the engine?

Cheers, Phil.

[Scotty]

they all do that sir,

now as habit i always get neutral before i stop

only thing to check is that you dont have any clutch drag to hinder you

[grillphil]

Clutch drag is non existant.

So, it's part of the character to the Monster?

[steviej]

.............................So, it's part of the character to the Monster?


Most certainly Sir...........................:p

[grillphil]

I can live with it. Cheers guys :)

[MikeG]

I had a similar problem that was rather bizarrely cured by adjusting the chain.
Strange but true...

[grillphil]

Mmm. I'll have a go at that.

Cheers:cool:

[Ratchet]

if that dont work just edge forwards slightly with the clutch bitting (under engine power, not with your legs) while applying pressure to the gear lever, and when you pull the cluth back in she`ll go in neutral every time, after practice you hardly move at all.

[DesmoDog]

I can live with it. Cheers guys :)

And obtain the attentions fo Natty boy, who usually has a gear selector or two in his jacket, along side the watches. Psssssst

[bod]

if that dont work just edge forwards slightly with the clutch bitting (under engine power, not with your legs) while applying pressure to the gear lever, and when you pull the cluth back in she`ll go in neutral every time, after practice you hardly move at all.

Hmm..nice tip I will try that if it works,traffic lights in Yorkshire take ages to change!

[grillphil]

I'll give it a try. London is a pain in the wrist too.....

[Unit 18]

If its been dropped on the left side as you say, the selector mechanism can be knocked out of adjustment and that can lead to poor neutral selection. Its adjusted by loosening the two bolts that hold the selector shaft under the left cover, then re setting it to give an equal throw in both directions.

[mitchc]

Some times something as simple as a loose gear change lever/linkage can be enough not to move the gear change shaft enough........causing gear change problems. Does the gear lever foul the hanger anywhere stoppng full travel??
Is the gear change rod set at 90degrees to the gear change shaft arm, if not the "mechanics" of the gear lever won't work properly.....
Just a few thoughts.

[grillphil]

I'll have another look at the setup to make sure all is tight and aligned before whipping off the side cover.

Thanks guys:idea:

[Unit 18]

If you need any more info on what to do inside the side cover PM me and I'll go through it in more detail,