2nd gear shift issues

[Fred W]

then the problem is that I'm pussyfooting.....wish you were closer, I'd have you listen to my bike and see what you think

Maybe not. If the shift lever angle isn't adjusted right it can be hard to make good, positive shifts in one direction or the other, especially with riding boots. If it is always a problem on the upshifts (never down), try moving the lever to a lower position using the turnbuckle adjusters in the linkage.

 

[rocknfjr]

if you are new to the FJR you may not Know the shifter works best if you preload the shifter a little then make a quick shift

hope this may help. I also can tell a big differance in oil. I use mobile 1 in my 05

 

[pjm204]

Well my clutch is apart right now. All of the plates were bone dry except the outer plate and the inner plate. I'm thinking that worst case, I just became a little more familiar with the bike. But I would imagine it should shift a little more smoothly now.

 

[FJRBluesman]

Not sure what otehr bikes you've had, my FeeJ shifts fine, yours should too.

Don't be shy with the shifter, let 'er know who's the boss.

 

[pjm204]

okay, I put all the plates back in, in the correct order, torqued down the spring retainer bolts to proper spec, buttoned up the cover, the clutch lever will not pull in? What did I do wrong?

 

[pjm204]

NVM, figured it out. I didn't have the pressure plate lined up with the splines. Good to go now. Will test in the morning.

 

[mcatrophy]

QUOTE (pjm204 @ Jul 2 2010, 04:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

okay, I put all the plates back in, in the correct order, torqued down the spring retainer bolts to proper spec, buttoned up the cover, the clutch lever will not pull in? What did I do wrong?

QUOTE (pjm204 @ Jul 2 2010, 04:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

NVM, figured it out. I didn't have the pressure plate lined up with the splines. Good to go now. Will test in the morning.

Don't know if you saw my pictorial "how to" (referenced in this topic), but I had the comment under this picture

(click on image for larger view)



Pressure plate goes in, make sure its dogs at its back mate in properly with the ends of the splines.

I had a similar clutch operation issue, but because mine's a YCCS, I got an error code SH__26; the manual saya something like "clutch movement isn't what is expected".

In a way I'm glad you got it wrong 'cos it clarifies why I got the problem, I thought it might have been the first friction plate not seated round the inner ring:



Hope your tests show as good an improvement as I got.

 

[pjm204]

luckily, it was an easy fix. In my case, the clutch was basically locked open, in gear the bike would roll around with the clutch lever not pulled in. I must say, it was a very easy job overall, second time around, I had it apart and back together in under 30 minutes. And I will say, I used your pictorial, guess I didnt have it lined up somehow. oh well, all good in the end. Thats kinda cool that it throws a code when the clutch operation is incorrect.

 

[Duff]

I'm curious to know the results of the work. Would be nice if the clutch/shifting worked like a champ afterwards!

 

[pjm204]

Definitely seems a fair amount smoother. The clutch disengages completely now when I pull in the lever which it didn't seem to before. Before I could pull the clutch in at speed with the throttle still held back and cruise along. I think the first to second issues are mostly me. It takes some time to get used to a new bike I guess. Its reassuring to know that all my clutch plates are nicely lubricated. I did not need to use the new gasket I purchased so it may be for sale soon.

 

[Duff]

Glad to hear it is working better. Make sure your adjustment on your shifter is correct (probably needs/needed to be lowered as most of our feet don't like to raise that high) and ride it with a firm foot for a while. I think it'll get better for you. If the adjustment doesn't fix it, look at the shorter throw of an R1 shift linkage. They're under $100 (or used to be) and worth it if you don't like the feel after adjusting the stock linkage. Pay attention to installation tips for the R1 linkage if you do it... there is a right way and a "it works, but" way.

 

[S76]

pjm

What works best for me, in all gears, is to not let all the way off the throttle when shifting. I only reduce the throttle half way and it makes the bike shift so smooth you can't believe.

YMMV

 

[pjm204]

well My ride to work today proved that the clutch soak definitely helped. The bike also doesn't lurch anymore when I pop it into first from neutral in the morning. I am probably still going to do the R1 shift arm because good can always be better.