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11-09-07, 07:53 PM

having trouble getting me sv650 into neutral sometimes especially sitting at lights,any ideas,cheers

11-09-07, 07:56 PM

Check chain, check clutch cable adjustment. Most likley culprit is the clutch. Try rocking the bike about a bit too

Matt

rictus01 · 12-09-07, 12:02 AM

Ha ha, shake the bike? where did that come from.

But in all probablility it's the clutch adjustment, try the cam adjuster under the front sprocket cover, but also the normal, shift shaft, oil level issues.

Cheers Mark.

Spanner Man · 12-09-07, 06:33 AM

Morning all.
As suggested, the clutch adjustment is most likely to be the culprit. But also make sure the gear lever is pivoting smoothly.

Cheers.

fizzwheel · 12-09-07, 07:37 AM

What the others said, but check the oil level, I've found in the past that if the bikes got to much oil in it, it can be a b*gger to get into neutral.

12-09-07, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

What the others said, but check the oil level, I've found in the past that if the bikes got to much oil in it, it can be a b*gger to get into neutral.

Agreed, mine done it for some random reason when out on my bikesafe this weekend gone, and looking i had just over the full on my oil spyglass.

but a few revs before getting it in N seems to do the job.

12-09-07, 07:57 PM

thanks lads,the clutch has been adjusted to maximum 'will new clutch sort it out?

rictus01 · 13-09-07, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loneranger

thanks lads,the clutch has been adjusted to maximum 'will new clutch sort it out?

so all three adjustment points are at maximum then, or do you mean you've screwed out the handlebar one ?

11-09-07, 07:53 PM	#1
loneranger Guest Posts: n/a	gear problems having trouble getting me sv650 into neutral sometimes especially sitting at lights,any ideas,cheers

11-09-07, 07:56 PM	#2
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: gear problems Check chain, check clutch cable adjustment. Most likley culprit is the clutch. Try rocking the bike about a bit too Matt

12-09-07, 12:02 AM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: gear problems Ha ha, shake the bike? where did that come from. But in all probablility it's the clutch adjustment, try the cam adjuster under the front sprocket cover, but also the normal, shift shaft, oil level issues. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

12-09-07, 06:33 AM	#4
Spanner Man Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sunbury Middlesex Posts: 1,396	Re: gear problems Morning all. As suggested, the clutch adjustment is most likely to be the culprit. But also make sure the gear lever is pivoting smoothly. Cheers. __________________ Spanner Man http://stewarts-motorcycles.co.uk/default.html

12-09-07, 07:37 AM	#5
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: gear problems What the others said, but check the oil level, I've found in the past that if the bikes got to much oil in it, it can be a b*gger to get into neutral. __________________ 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

12-09-07, 07:57 PM	#7
loneranger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: gear problems thanks lads,the clutch has been adjusted to maximum 'will new clutch sort it out?

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