Extra Neutral

[John in NC]

Bike is 2004 RT sometimes when I do a "lazy" shift from 4th to 5th I hit a neutral. Anyone else experience this? What is the cause?

[ShovelStrokeEd]

Probably a lazy shift from 4th to 5th.

 

Keep an eye on it, if it keeps happening, you'll probably have to service the rider. You might want to look at your riding boots. Too soft a top can make for sloppy shifting. As you run up through the gears, the tendency is to move the foot around on the pegs as it recovers from being on the ground. Your normal foot position might just be unsuitable for proper shifting.

 

Be deliberate about placement of your foot so that your toe/arch junction is directly under the lever and then execute the shift like you should all, quickly and positively. Your problems should be gone.

[Nevets]

Yea, I've had that happen before also. Seemed to be a strange palce for neutral...

...what Ed says!

[Ken H.]

TADT.

 

New BMW riders that is. You have to be very 'positive' on your shifts with these bikes. No pansy-ass shifting allowed!

[BFish]

i was advised by this board to keep a "load" on the shift until the shift is complete. that is keep a bit of pressure on as you upshift. not much and it does becomes 2nd nature.

[Alien_Hitchhiker]

Hey there Carolina Boy! Looks like you already got your answer - I just wanted to say hey.

 

Steve in NC ('00 R100RT)

 

For the record - I've discovered that false neutral myself a time or two.

[jellero]

i don't keep a load on the shifter or power it in, it's very subtle and just clicks in. maybe you need more miles on your bikes? j

[Cali Kid]

There must be something wrong with your tranny

 

My RT has five neutral positions, and I've used them all