False neutrals - SV650.org

19-08-05, 11:46 AM

Occassionally while riding I will hit a false neutral between 4th and 5th or 5th and 6th. I know the 2000 model was supposed to have a slightly dodgy gearbox, but is there and easier fix than fitting a K1 'box, or is it best just to live with it?

19-08-05, 11:57 AM

Live with it... They're often cause by the rider not quite engaging the gear during changes... RiDE reported a false neutral problem on the write up for my KTM, can't say I've experienced it, especially with my size 10's booting the shifter

Biker Biggles · 19-08-05, 12:01 PM

Also check that your chain is correctly adjusted and lubed,and your gear lever linkage is adjusted and greased.

fizzwheel · 19-08-05, 12:42 PM

What Biker Biggles said

Also stick your boot under the lever and apply and little pressure to the lever to load it up before you change gear that helps to

19-08-05, 01:57 PM

Never had one on the SV. Used to get them ALL the time on my RS125

19-08-05, 02:01 PM

yeah!
ive had that between 5th and 6th.
then the other day i got one between 3rd and 4th.

its just a case of trying to do it all too fast.

im sure weve all found neutral between 1st and 2nd and revved the balls of it!!!
its just this on a higher scale... id say no problem at all.

19-08-05, 02:34 PM

Don't pre-load yer lever!!! You'll nacker the selector and you'll end up finding even more false neutrals!!!

Skip · 22-08-05, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoobs

Never had one on the SV. Used to get them ALL the time on my RS125

Never had a problem with my K1 but my mates Ducati Monster 600 is a nightmare... I am sure that the gearbox goes...

1st
Neutral
2nd
Neutral
3rd
Neutral
4th
Neutral
5th
Neutral
6th

Kylie · 22-08-05, 11:41 AM

My K3 does it from time to time from 5th to 6th. I figured the problem was pilot error....

22-08-05, 11:59 AM

In 28k miles I must have had 300 false neutrals, mostly between 3&4 & 4&5.

I'm convinced that clutchless up-shifting is not greatly appreciated by the SV's gearbox.

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19-08-05, 11:46 AM	#1
Fuzz Guest Posts: n/a	False neutrals Occassionally while riding I will hit a false neutral between 4th and 5th or 5th and 6th. I know the 2000 model was supposed to have a slightly dodgy gearbox, but is there and easier fix than fitting a K1 'box, or is it best just to live with it?

19-08-05, 12:01 PM	#3
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Also check that your chain is correctly adjusted and lubed,and your gear lever linkage is adjusted and greased. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

19-08-05, 12:42 PM	#4
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	What Biker Biggles said Also stick your boot under the lever and apply and little pressure to the lever to load it up before you change gear that helps to __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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19-08-05, 11:57 AM	#2
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	Live with it... They're often cause by the rider not quite engaging the gear during changes... RiDE reported a false neutral problem on the write up for my KTM, can't say I've experienced it, especially with my size 10's booting the shifter

19-08-05, 01:57 PM	#5
Scoobs Guest Posts: n/a	Never had one on the SV. Used to get them ALL the time on my RS125

19-08-05, 02:01 PM	#6
branny Guest Posts: n/a	yeah! ive had that between 5th and 6th. then the other day i got one between 3rd and 4th. its just a case of trying to do it all too fast. im sure weve all found neutral between 1st and 2nd and revved the balls of it!!! its just this on a higher scale... id say no problem at all.

19-08-05, 02:34 PM	#7
Jase22 Guest Posts: n/a	Don't pre-load yer lever!!! You'll nacker the selector and you'll end up finding even more false neutrals!!!

22-08-05, 11:41 AM	#9
Kylie Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Harrow Posts: 305	My K3 does it from time to time from 5th to 6th. I figured the problem was pilot error....

22-08-05, 11:59 AM	#10
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	In 28k miles I must have had 300 false neutrals, mostly between 3&4 & 4&5. I'm convinced that clutchless up-shifting is not greatly appreciated by the SV's gearbox. .