Possible gearbox problem? - SV650.org

22-08-12, 03:52 PM

Another problem with my 650s...

Changing into neutral from 1st is extremely difficult when the engine is on. It hurts my foot trying to force the lever up into neutral. The clutch is fully in as far as it'll go and engine is idling. I've tried moving the wheels a bit in case its caught or something, revving it.. but its just too stiff.
When the engine is off however, it glides into neutral like I imagine it probably should.

Also, clicking down into first while moving is stiff.

Is there a synchromesh on the 650s gearbox? Could that be a possible problem?

Help :S

22-08-12, 04:06 PM

Ive gota say, in my experience and from speaking to others with suzukis, you generally have to rock the bike forward and backward aggressively to get it to slip into neutral whilst your idleing. You could also try reducing the freeplay of the clutch ?

22-08-12, 04:15 PM

How do i reduce the freeplay in the clutch?

22-08-12, 04:46 PM

Sounds like your clutch not engaging properly.

Mark_h · 22-08-12, 04:49 PM

Or chain tension or oil level but seeing as you never listen to me I'll let you rebuild the gearbox first

DJ123 · 22-08-12, 04:49 PM

What's your oil level at? Having at excess oil in the gearbox can prevent it from shifting when stationary.

Mark_h · 22-08-12, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jammy

Ive gota say, in my experience and from speaking to others with suzukis, you generally have to rock the bike forward and backward aggressively to get it to slip into neutral whilst your idleing.

That's rubbish! Only if it's not set up right. Or laying on its side on the driveway covered in soapy water!

27-08-12, 01:42 PM

Got to say I've now got this problem...arrived at my dads house in Croydon and adjusted the clutch at the lever because low down changes felt awful...now can't get it into neutral whilst idling atall. tried adjusting it at the lever and it doesn't work.... Going to check the oil level (bit high) and adjust the cable at the gearbox end when i get back home....Also going to wd40 everything

DJ123 · 27-08-12, 01:45 PM

if you're adjusting the clutch do the worm screw, gearbox end of the cable then the lever end. Search on here how to do it properly.

WD40 will only clean it, not grease it. You want to grease/oil/lubricate the cable

27-08-12, 02:13 PM

Yeah that's what I meant...I've read many many pages on the forum haha. Would engine oil work well? I've got a bit left from my last batch

22-08-12, 03:52 PM	#1
TCochrane Guest Posts: n/a	Possible gearbox problem? Another problem with my 650s... Changing into neutral from 1st is extremely difficult when the engine is on. It hurts my foot trying to force the lever up into neutral. The clutch is fully in as far as it'll go and engine is idling. I've tried moving the wheels a bit in case its caught or something, revving it.. but its just too stiff. When the engine is off however, it glides into neutral like I imagine it probably should. Also, clicking down into first while moving is stiff. Is there a synchromesh on the 650s gearbox? Could that be a possible problem? Help :S

22-08-12, 04:06 PM	#2
Jammy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Possible gearbox problem? Ive gota say, in my experience and from speaking to others with suzukis, you generally have to rock the bike forward and backward aggressively to get it to slip into neutral whilst your idleing. You could also try reducing the freeplay of the clutch ?

22-08-12, 04:15 PM	#3
TCochrane Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Possible gearbox problem? How do i reduce the freeplay in the clutch?

22-08-12, 04:46 PM	#4
Thunderace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Possible gearbox problem? Sounds like your clutch not engaging properly.

22-08-12, 04:49 PM	#5
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: Possible gearbox problem? Or chain tension or oil level but seeing as you never listen to me I'll let you rebuild the gearbox first __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

22-08-12, 04:49 PM	#6
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Possible gearbox problem? What's your oil level at? Having at excess oil in the gearbox can prevent it from shifting when stationary. __________________ BMW F800ST

27-08-12, 01:42 PM	#8
Jammy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Possible gearbox problem? Got to say I've now got this problem...arrived at my dads house in Croydon and adjusted the clutch at the lever because low down changes felt awful...now can't get it into neutral whilst idling atall. tried adjusting it at the lever and it doesn't work.... Going to check the oil level (bit high) and adjust the cable at the gearbox end when i get back home....Also going to wd40 everything

27-08-12, 01:45 PM	#9
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Possible gearbox problem? if you're adjusting the clutch do the worm screw, gearbox end of the cable then the lever end. Search on here how to do it properly. WD40 will only clean it, not grease it. You want to grease/oil/lubricate the cable __________________ BMW F800ST

27-08-12, 02:13 PM	#10
Jammy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Possible gearbox problem? Yeah that's what I meant...I've read many many pages on the forum haha. Would engine oil work well? I've got a bit left from my last batch

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