My bike is not wanting to go into neutral when I'm at stops. When I try and ease the shifter up, it's hard and then pops to second?? Any genius' out there? I can't handle having to hold the damn clutch in all the time........oddly it finds neutral easier when bike is turned off.
Quote from: TomTomLost on September 06, 2008, 07:01:47 AM
My bike is not wanting to go into neutral when I'm at stops. When I try and ease the shifter up, it's hard and then pops to second?? Any genius' out there? I can't handle having to hold the damn clutch in all the time........oddly it finds neutral easier when bike is turned off.
Weird, not sure what the problem may be but the word going around is that there alot of 1098/848/696 getting stuck in gear and having to be towed in for repairs. Got this from the guy that is contracted by DNA to do all of their rode side assistance in the area. Cycle Rescue. Mark said they picked up 9 Ducs last weekend with this problem.
Quote from: Kevin848 on September 06, 2008, 07:06:26 AM
Weird, not sure what the problem may be but the word going around is that there alot of 1098/848/696 getting stuck in gear and having to be towed in for repairs. Got this from the guy that is contracted by DNA to do all of their rode side assistance in the area. Cycle Rescue. Mark said they picked up 9 Ducs last weekend with this problem.
1098s for sale, anyone selling a gixxer 1000
Quote from: TomTomLost on September 06, 2008, 07:10:32 AM
1098s for sale, anyone selling a gixxer 1000
Id give AMS a call and see if they have any insight on a known issue and see if your symptoms are similiar. You know before you get stuck out.
I definitely recommend you having AMS take a look at your 1098s... It seems to be really slow in the corners ;D
Quote from: Monsieur L'Smart on September 06, 2008, 07:18:12 AM
I definitely recommend you having AMS take a look at your 1098s... It seems to be really slow in the corners ;D
it is slow in the corners, but .............. nevermind I'll wait a week b4 I give you more sarcasm........
Quote from: TomTomLost on September 06, 2008, 07:22:37 AM
nevermind I'll wait a week b4 I give you more sarcasm........
I got a 20 that says otherwise... [evil]
I have a hard time finding neutral at a stop. It's much, much easier while rolling. It's just starting to be broke in at 16k miles. Or maybe I'm just used to it now.
Quote from: newslacker on September 06, 2008, 08:40:45 AM
I have a hard time finding neutral at a stop. It's much, much easier while rolling. It's just starting to be broke in at 16k miles. Or maybe I'm just used to it now.
just one more reason I'm thinking about upgrading to a gixxer.
Peter at ML mentioned the other day that there seems to be a problem with 1098s having their gearboxs lock up. I believe he said they get stuck in 2nd and won't budge. Shifter pawl trouble maybe??
My 916 is a little funny with neutral. Nothing major, just touchy. What always works is when coming to a stop I find neutral while I'm still rolling before the wheels stop turning. It makes it happy that way. If it's happy then I'm happy. And yes, holding the clutch in on a Ducati at a long traffic light is an isometric exercise I don't need or want. :P
Quote from: fastwin on September 06, 2008, 08:54:52 AM
Peter at ML mentioned the other day that there seems to be a problem with 1098s having their gearboxs lock up. I believe he said they get stuck in 2nd and won't budge. Shifter pawl trouble maybe??
My 916 is a little funny with neutral. Nothing major, just touchy. What always works is when coming to a stop I find neutral while I'm still rolling before the wheels stop turning. It makes it happy that way. If it's happy then I'm happy. And yes, holding the clutch in on a Ducati at a long traffic light is an isometric exercise I don't need or want. :P
+1, I go in neutral while rolling to the stop
Quote from: fastwin on September 06, 2008, 08:54:52 AM
What always works is when coming to a stop I find neutral while I'm still rolling before the wheels stop turning. It makes it happy that way.
+1
Quote from: Kevin848 on September 06, 2008, 09:12:35 AM
+1, I go in neutral while rolling to the stop
I do this also, but I don't let out on the clutch until stopped or nearly there because the light has shown neutral before and it wasn't really in neutral....that happened on old sc. Then I had to re-cycle to get bike to start again. :P
Quote from: Kevin848 on September 06, 2008, 09:12:35 AM
+1, I go in neutral while rolling to the stop
yeah, I always do that too, but lately I cant find it then either???
I called AMS Alvaredo, and their obvious answer was no, it's not common, and bring it to them. Looks like it will be there Tuesday. :P
Quote from: TomTomLost on September 06, 2008, 09:21:00 AM
I called AMS Alvaredo, and their obvious answer was no, it's not common, and bring it to them. Looks like it will be there Tuesday. :P
What time on Tues?? You know I don't get out of school til 5 and prob won't be home til 6, if you need a ride home. Also, I can come straight there and get you, but I'll be on the bike so you'll have to ride b*tch and work around the backpack! [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: Bonwilder on September 06, 2008, 10:33:46 AM
What time on Tues?? You know I don't get out of school til 5 and prob won't be home til 6, if you need a ride home. Also, I can come straight there and get you, but I'll be on the bike so you'll have to ride b*tch and work around the backpack! [laugh] [laugh]
It will be when they open, I'll have my "people" take care of it. If you still want to help, have your people call my people.
Quote from: TomTomLost on September 06, 2008, 10:36:25 AM
It will be when they open, I'll have my "people" take care of it. If you still want to help, have your people call my people.
make the beast with two backs your people! I am your people. You're ridin pregnant dog, pregnant dog! [laugh]
Quote from: Bonwilder on September 06, 2008, 10:38:16 AM
make the beast with two backs your people! I am your people. You're ridin pregnant dog, pregnant dog! [laugh]
take her Red Bull away........please [roll]
Quote from: TomTomLost on September 06, 2008, 10:40:40 AM
take her Red Bull away........please [roll]
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Quote from: TomTomLost on September 06, 2008, 07:01:47 AM
My bike is not wanting to go into neutral when I'm at stops. When I try and ease the shifter up, it's hard and then pops to second?? Any genius' out there? I can't handle having to hold the damn clutch in all the time........oddly it finds neutral easier when bike is turned off.
Your clutch is dragging.
Probably air in the hydraulics, but could be warped clutch plates (we don't know how/if it was abused in its prior ownership).
I'll give you a call in a little bit.
[thumbsup]
I agree with Rich. I think you need to bleed your clutch.
I never had any problem with my clutch. (I used to have a 1098S) Then, I started having the problem you're describing.
I bled the clutch, and it went back to good as new. The stock hydraulic slave cylinders on the Ducs seem to ingest air over time. One solution is an aftermarket slave cylinder. Much lighter pull (30%) and supposed to be more reliable. That's a subject for another thread.
Go bleed your clutch!
and it's cheap/easy to do.
Quote from: ♣ McKraut ♣ on September 06, 2008, 02:08:50 PM
and it's cheap/easy to do.
Reminds me of a college girlfriend or two [bang]
Quote from: Ronr on September 06, 2008, 01:25:35 PM...Go bleed your clutch!
Showed him how... DONE!
Seems all better. [thumbsup]
Hopefully it stays that way. ;)
Rock on!
for all who don't know already, Rich D is the man
Thanks dude [thumbsup]
glad I get relearn my bike. I just rode to the gas station and I feel like the clutch was 2 inches longer. Wow so that's what a full clutch feels like.
Now get your suspension set up and you'll forget all about those ratty suzukis!
Hey!! I resemble that remark! [laugh] Working clutches do make all the difference. Want a totally f'ed up, stone axe tech, STM/EVR slipper off the 916SPS? Makes a really cool paperweight. ;D
man...for that kind of service i think richD should get a peek at the bon's b00bs or somethig...
i'm just sayin'... [bacon]
Quote from: ♣ McKraut ♣ on September 06, 2008, 07:06:14 PM
man...for that kind of service i think richD should get a peek at the bon's b00bs or somethig...
i'm just sayin'... [bacon]
what makes you think you're the only one that's seen them?
I'm just saying
[popcorn]
FYI the whole neutral thing...... is gooood now
i was just throwin that out there...i like to hook that guy up whenever possible...
and b00bies never get old. well, you know what i mean [thumbsup]
Glad you got that clutch worked out Tommy. Is there anything RichD cant do?
And just so this thread continues to veer off course... Strippers [thumbsup]
You guys are so easy to please and entertain!!! [laugh] [laugh] [popcorn]
Quote from: Bonwilder on September 08, 2008, 06:03:44 AM
You guys are so easy to please and entertain!!! [laugh] [laugh] [popcorn]
yeah, but you can keep trying anyways....... [thumbsup]
Quote from: Bonwilder on September 08, 2008, 06:03:44 AM
You guys are so easy to please and entertain!!! [laugh] [laugh] [popcorn]
I think thats all men in general? I mean, b00bies could possibly cure all that is wrong with mankind. Well except for hippies. [laugh]
Quote from: Kevin848 on September 08, 2008, 06:09:50 AM
I think thats all men in general? I mean, b00bies could possibly cure all that is wrong with mankind. Well except for hippies. [laugh]
no, but a razor can cure them, I mean I like the music, their smoke, and their art........mut there are a few places they could shave.......I'm just sayin
boobies = fun!! ;D