Hi, Firebolt XB9R 2003 model (12k). Quite often, when changing up from 1st to second gear, I find what appears to be a false neutral. Another flick of the foot and it pops into second. Clutch cable adjustment/behaviour seems ok etc. Is this the tidings of doom etc for the gearbox, or is it something that the gear lever adjuster should get rid of

Hmm, but that is exactly where neutral is supposed to be...

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08 Specialized Langster

Try again. It takes two goes to go from 1st to second as opposed to one

Maybe you're being a bit limp with your shifting?

Sorry

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FUBAR pilot

You only need two bikes in life-an S1 and a Multistrada!

Thanks Beef. Primary chain tension is ok. Clutch 'feels' ok. Will check and adjust the linkage now and see if I can find any more neutrals

It sounds like it could be cable drag.

Try oiling the clutch cable. Something many do not do. Not even on a service.

Don't know the answer to this but is the Buell clutch cable suitable for oiling? Some modern cables are lined with plastic and if you oil them the linig swells and makes the clutch very heavy. For those a PTFE spray is the correct lubricant.

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Be seeing you

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Thanks for the (positive) input. My lad adjusted the linkage and it sorted the problem fine. He (and I) are now happy with the result. What was happening was that when changing up from first to second it would find a neutral position that did not put the neutral light on....wierd Neutral light is working fine by the way. Anyway, all is well now and I have learnt a great deal from the problem and the thread

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FUBAR pilot

You only need two bikes in life-an S1 and a Multistrada!

an every time you change the engine oil , change the gearbox oil too
its worth the extra £7 trust me.

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Feros Ferio

7 quid ......tis 8.78 now

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Mithered ta death.
92 MB
96 S2T
98 S1W
00 M2
01 X1
03 P3
10 CR

still cheaper than a new gearbox though

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Feros Ferio