Originally Posted by R1ffR4ff

I had this problem with my 1999 Curvy.

Using the,"Clutch Mantra" info here helped,

http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54588


Also I recently fitted a new Clutch lifter/Actuator arm as mine had some slop in it.I found when I took the old one out it was missing some of the Ball bearings so serviced and chronicled the job here,

https://cx500.000webhostapp.com/SV650ClutchLifter.html

Pretty good now but I sometimes still have trouble getting into neutral from first until I blip the throttle.I tend to stay in 2nd when coming to a stop as I find easier just to tap it down into neutral.

Other than these occasional minor niggles I've found the SV gearbox to be superb.


Cost me £1.69 for the 1/8" ball bearings off eBay