Ist to 2nd gear change. 800 S2R 2006

rick800s2r · 06-08-2020, 05:49 PM

I will be the first to admit I have big feet. Only had the bike a short while and try as I might and adjusting gear change lever position I cannot get a smooth change. Usually goes into neutral and only way to get 2nd is to go down to first bring it to about 4000 revs and then it will go in but not always, all other changes are fine.

Bled the clutch no difference. The big feet reference is to say i do have a problem getting toe under lever and the throw from 1st to 2nd does seem long.

love the bike but this is a real pain. Any ideas?

Darren69 · 06-08-2020, 07:18 PM

Fit some smaller feet?

Seriously though are you letting the lever return fully and taking your foot out of the way, so it gets a full throw at the pawl? Could be a worn detent spring, maybe? I've not heard of this problem before in relation to Ducati before, usually most have issues finding neutral (which is usually a drive train or clutch issue).

I thought I would have issues riding my 748 with motocross style boots (which are very chunky toe capped boots) but it was fine and the footpegs and levers on those are dinky to say the least, no problems with the monster either but more regular sized pegs/levers there.

stopintime · 06-08-2020, 08:16 PM

Does the clutch lever FULLY disengage the clutch? If not, there is a screw to adjust the engagement point.

Darkness · 07-08-2020, 06:17 AM

Or change up with your heel, MX style?

rick800s2r · 07-08-2020, 10:50 AM

yes i do all of that. I am suspecting a clutch issue and will investigate. Thanks.

slob · 07-08-2020, 11:11 AM

check your chain tension

crust · 07-08-2020, 12:43 PM

There's a setting tool for getting the gear change equal on the up and down changes, it may be yours is not equidistant so you're not getting full movement.

http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/forum/...arm-adjustment

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laser-Too...-/283826843090

06-08-2020, 05:49 PM	#1
rick800s2r Registered User Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Southampton Bike: S2r Posts: 9	Ist to 2nd gear change. 800 S2R 2006 I will be the first to admit I have big feet. Only had the bike a short while and try as I might and adjusting gear change lever position I cannot get a smooth change. Usually goes into neutral and only way to get 2nd is to go down to first bring it to about 4000 revs and then it will go in but not always, all other changes are fine. Bled the clutch no difference. The big feet reference is to say i do have a problem getting toe under lever and the throw from 1st to 2nd does seem long. love the bike but this is a real pain. Any ideas?

06-08-2020, 07:18 PM	#2
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	Fit some smaller feet? Seriously though are you letting the lever return fully and taking your foot out of the way, so it gets a full throw at the pawl? Could be a worn detent spring, maybe? I've not heard of this problem before in relation to Ducati before, usually most have issues finding neutral (which is usually a drive train or clutch issue). I thought I would have issues riding my 748 with motocross style boots (which are very chunky toe capped boots) but it was fine and the footpegs and levers on those are dinky to say the least, no problems with the monster either but more regular sized pegs/levers there. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

07-08-2020, 06:17 AM	#4
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Or change up with your heel, MX style? __________________ Original and Best since 1993

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06-08-2020, 08:16 PM	#3
stopintime Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oslo Bike: S2r Posts: 426	Does the clutch lever FULLY disengage the clutch? If not, there is a screw to adjust the engagement point.

07-08-2020, 10:50 AM	#5
rick800s2r Registered User Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Southampton Bike: S2r Posts: 9	yes i do all of that. I am suspecting a clutch issue and will investigate. Thanks.

07-08-2020, 11:11 AM	#6
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,707	check your chain tension

07-08-2020, 12:43 PM	#7
crust rattles when he walks Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: in the comfy chair,moved furniture around Bike: M900 Posts: 1,065	There's a setting tool for getting the gear change equal on the up and down changes, it may be yours is not equidistant so you're not getting full movement. http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/forum/...arm-adjustment https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laser-Too...-/283826843090