Shifting, shifter differences between 2005 & 2007

[HaulinAshe]

Just over 350 miles on the 07 thus far.

Shifter pattern on the 07 is noticeably tighter than on the 05, even when it was new. Combine tighter (aka shorter lever travel) pattern and faster clutch action, and you have the makings for much-improved speed shifting. I've even managed several significant downshifts without using the clutch. It's definitely tweaked for the AE operation.

Guess I will have to become more like a computer when shifting. Man that back tire is bound to be hatin' life right now!

 

[sprint_st]

I've got just under 1K on my 06 and it ain't the smoothest shiftin' bike I've ever ridden. It seemed to have gotten better after the 600 mile check (955 miles actual) but I sure don't have a clue why. Sometimes when I'm doing a hard acceleration shift, the lever moves but it just doesn't shift and it may take another try or maybe even two to get it to shift. There is probably a drill to get it to do what it prefers, but I haven't found it yet.

 

[luvtoride]

Just over 350 miles on the 07 thus far.
Shifter pattern on the 07 is noticeably tighter than on the 05, even when it was new. Combine tighter (aka shorter lever travel) pattern and faster clutch action, and you have the makings for much-improved speed shifting. I've even managed several significant downshifts without using the clutch. It's definitely tweaked for the AE operation.

Guess I will have to become more like a computer when shifting. Man that back tire is bound to be hatin' life right now!

Yeah, yeah, blah, blah, blah...

 

[Beal]

I've got just under 1K on my 06 and it ain't the smoothest shiftin' bike I've ever ridden. It seemed to have gotten better after the 600 mile check (955 miles actual) but I sure don't have a clue why. Sometimes when I'm doing a hard acceleration shift, the lever moves but it just doesn't shift and it may take another try or maybe even two to get it to shift. There is probably a drill to get it to do what it prefers, but I haven't found it yet.

Had the same shifting problem you described until I read an article on shifting sport bikes. It suggested "loading" (push up lightly on the shifter) the shifter in advance of the next shift. I tried it and have not had a problem since.

Hope I've explained this correctly.

 

[warsw]

I've got just under 1K on my 06 and it ain't the smoothest shiftin' bike I've ever ridden. It seemed to have gotten better after the 600 mile check (955 miles actual) but I sure don't have a clue why. Sometimes when I'm doing a hard acceleration shift, the lever moves but it just doesn't shift and it may take another try or maybe even two to get it to shift. There is probably a drill to get it to do what it prefers, but I haven't found it yet.

Mine didn't smooth out until I had about 2500mi on it. Now I don't even think about it. It just shifts. I no longer need to hit it twice to get to the next gear. Be patient. I am sure yours will do the same. This tranny just seems to need a little time to smooth out.

 

[E1Allen]

Seems like manual cars you drive. drive a friends and it's different, but give it enough time to get used to and it's no problem. Issues I have come across are downshifting mutiple gears. I found myself looking at a blank digital guage because it wasn't registering it as in any gear. I picked mine up with 2K miles on it and it seemed not smooth to me. I did an eight hour joyride with a friend and drove like a charm after that. I think it just took some time to get used to the FJR vs another bike.

 

[jcyuhn]

On my '06 the clutch tends to hang up a little bit, causing all kinds of havoc in achieving smooth, quiet shifts. I've learned to start the bike in 1st gear (clutch pulled in, of course). It'll jump forward a little bit before breaking the clutch plates loose. Anywho, seems to shift better because you get a nice, clean clutch disengagement right from the start, even on cold mornings.

My $.02,

- JimY

 

[tstaff]

Just over 350 miles on the 07 thus far.
Shifter pattern on the 07 is noticeably tighter than on the 05, even when it was new. Combine tighter (aka shorter lever travel) pattern and faster clutch action, and you have the makings for much-improved speed shifting. I've even managed several significant downshifts without using the clutch. It's definitely tweaked for the AE operation.

Guess I will have to become more like a computer when shifting. Man that back tire is bound to be hatin' life right now!

I can't agree more, Shifting my 06 is a huge improvement over my 03.

 

[Grumpy]

Just over 350 miles on the 07 thus far.
Shifter pattern on the 07 is noticeably tighter than on the 05, even when it was new. Combine tighter (aka shorter lever travel) pattern and faster clutch action, and you have the makings for much-improved speed shifting. I've even managed several significant downshifts without using the clutch. It's definitely tweaked for the AE operation.

Guess I will have to become more like a computer when shifting. Man that back tire is bound to be hatin' life right now!

Yeah, yeah, blah, blah, blah...

And the next thing we'll hear is that he's only getting 2,000 miles life out of his rear tire, huh?

jim

 

[Scab]

Just over 350 miles on the 07 thus far.
Shifter pattern on the 07 is noticeably tighter than on the 05, even when it was new. Combine tighter (aka shorter lever travel) pattern and faster clutch action, and you have the makings for much-improved speed shifting. I've even managed several significant downshifts without using the clutch. It's definitely tweaked for the AE operation.

Guess I will have to become more like a computer when shifting. Man that back tire is bound to be hatin' life right now!

Yeah, yeah, blah, blah, blah...

Ever notice that "braggart" and "*******" are nearly spelled the same? Coincidence? I think not.

 

[Last Chance]

I've got just under 1K on my 06 and it ain't the smoothest shifting' bike I've ever ridden. It seemed to have gotten better after the 600 mile check (955 miles actual) but I sure don't have a clue why. Sometimes when I'm doing a hard acceleration shift, the lever moves but it just doesn't shift and it may take another try or maybe even two to get it to shift. There is probably a drill to get it to do what it prefers, but I haven't found it yet.

I had a the same or similar problem with my 06. The problem is that the shift lever has to return to it's starting position before it can be shifted to the next gear. The position of the shift lever can be adjusted. I had to raise the pedal so that it had room to return to "neutral" for the next shift. I was unknowingly holding the lever up after each shift and it just "seemed" like it wouldn't shift. For some reason it was always between 2nd and 3rd when this happened. Raising the lever and "preloading" the shift lever completely eliminated the problem. In fact, for me, the FJR shifts "silky smooth" and very, very quick. Best of any bike I've ever owned.

LC

 

[madmike2]

Ever notice that "braggart" and "*******" are nearly spelled the same? Coincidence? I think not.

Same with "zealous" and "jealous". :dribble: :yahoo:

 

[Scab]

Same with "zealous" and "jealous". :dribble: :yahoo:

Me?

Okay, busted.

 

[throttlejockeyTJ]

Never had any 05 shifting concers. It's like she would be in the next gear when I thought about shifting. TJ