Can't get into neutral when cold - SV650.org

20-10-12, 07:59 PM

Not sure if its a common thing or what, but I seem to always click straight past neutral, I click it the tiniest bit, and it jumps past it. Anyone know what the prob could be? Thx

muzikill · 20-10-12, 08:04 PM

Oil level. Clutch adjust. Sprocket minging. Chain adjust.

I had this for a while. I realised i was hard changing gears so finding neutral was difficult. Feel too clicky? Time to give the whole mech a service.

20-10-12, 08:22 PM

I was thinking about attempting a full rebuild over winter but may be a bit too technical for me

muzikill · 20-10-12, 09:34 PM

You thinking its more difficult than it is. There a very famous clutch adjust thread in these forums and i suggest you try that first and make sure the oil level isnt too high or low.

20-10-12, 09:35 PM

I will try that, thanks

20-10-12, 10:34 PM

Do as muzikill suggests. I solved this issue by draining some oil from the crankcase (by loosening the filter) so the level was was sitting halfway between Full and Low... I also adjusted the clutch at the engine end and now it all works fine

Bibio · 20-10-12, 11:43 PM

it can also be the simple answer and that is the gear shift pivot is needing lubed.

21-10-12, 01:31 AM

All my bikes go into neutral all the time even when I don't mean them to.

It's cos I'm sloppy with my clutch work.

20-10-12, 07:59 PM	#1
podrikk007 Guest Posts: n/a	Can't get into neutral when cold Not sure if its a common thing or what, but I seem to always click straight past neutral, I click it the tiniest bit, and it jumps past it. Anyone know what the prob could be? Thx

20-10-12, 08:04 PM	#2
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Oil level. Clutch adjust. Sprocket minging. Chain adjust. I had this for a while. I realised i was hard changing gears so finding neutral was difficult. Feel too clicky? Time to give the whole mech a service. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

20-10-12, 09:34 PM	#4
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	You thinking its more difficult than it is. There a very famous clutch adjust thread in these forums and i suggest you try that first and make sure the oil level isnt too high or low. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

20-10-12, 10:34 PM	#6
Jammy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Can't get into neutral when cold Do as muzikill suggests. I solved this issue by draining some oil from the crankcase (by loosening the filter) so the level was was sitting halfway between Full and Low... I also adjusted the clutch at the engine end and now it all works fine

20-10-12, 11:43 PM	#7
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Can't get into neutral when cold it can also be the simple answer and that is the gear shift pivot is needing lubed.

20-10-12, 08:22 PM	#3
podrikk007 Guest Posts: n/a	I was thinking about attempting a full rebuild over winter but may be a bit too technical for me

20-10-12, 09:35 PM	#5
podrikk007 Guest Posts: n/a	I will try that, thanks

21-10-12, 01:31 AM	#8
Spank86 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Can't get into neutral when cold All my bikes go into neutral all the time even when I don't mean them to. It's cos I'm sloppy with my clutch work.

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