[motogppress]

I have a 999R 2005 with 3000km on the clock. it seems that when i change from 4th gear to 5th, or sometimes from 3rd to 4th, i get a neutral gear in the gearbox instead.

what seems to be the problem and what to check?

thanks a lot

 

[motogppress]

neutral

the bike is stock!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Onsong]

Try adjusting your gear lever down 5 - 10mm. I had a similar problem because I wasn't 'selecting' the gear properly with my foot.

Now that the gear lever's in the right position it goes into gear solid.

 

[PieEater]

Many people have complained about false neutrals 4-5. The most common solution is to adjust your shifter lever down a bit as the previous post recommended. The other is to make sure that you use good firm pressure on the lever when you shift. If you are lazily hitting it, there is a greater chance to hit the false neutral. I have noticed this on the 749R.

Best of luck.

 

[cascade]

My 1098 does the same thing, between 4-5 as well as 5-6.

 

[ELK]

I have the same problem when my foot gets lazy. (2005 999)

 

[Superscribe]

You know, i've heard it might have something to do with the oil you use.

 

[TheNibbler]

You know, i've heard it might have something to do with the oil you use.

lol.. yes.. it's that time of the month again... The Oil Thread!!!

 

[gumbler]

+1 on my 05 999R. I'm going to adjust the gear lever this weekend.

 

[chill]

Had the same problem on my 749s. Changed to GP shift. No more problems after that.

 

[duc848]

same thing for me sometimes between 5-6. usually only when im on it. wich probably relates to that lazy quickshift previosly mentioned. 09' 848

 

[ELK]

I find the lazy foot issue exists even with GP shift, but this setup does indeed help.

 

[Loboost]

Heres what I did it works awesome throws are shorter and slightly stiffer but it feels to me like it should have came this way from the factory. I am using adjustable rearsets with different pivot points as well so I couls dial it in just the way I wanted it. I have not had a false neutral since and when driving aggresive the shifts are very fast.

Les

 

[duc848]

did you have to drill that second hole on the silver arm. or is that there/aftermarket?

 

[Loboost]

did you have to drill that second hole on the silver arm. or is that there/aftermarket?

Drilled it and also recessed it like the stock one.

Les

 

[Albo]

F/n

Its a "false neutral" and it will mess you up if you dont know. I had to call Ducati roadside for this exact instance. My new 1198S crapped out in a parking lot to my huge dismay, only to talk to the tech DRA (roadside assist.) whom guidied me out of this awkward situation..