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I keep finding neutral (lemmy.ca)

submitted 4 months ago by PerogiBoi@lemmy.ca to c/motorcycles@lemmy.world

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I go from stop to start in first gear. All is nice. I then shift up and my bike roars. This is because I’m in neutral instead of second gear.

Does anyone else struggle with this? I’m new. Any tips or is it just a matter of getting good?

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[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

What bike?

All bikes are different, some require a more authoritative shift from first to second.

Some have a wider range of speeds where it'll permit a shift to neutral (the mechanics of the transmission only permit neutral when you're "stopped"). Some bikes just have a wider range of "stopped".

Also, how does it shift otherwise? You may need to adjust the shift mechanism. I've had to adjust the shifter on every bike I've owned.

Edit: Looks like the CB500 doesn't have a neutral prevent like Kawasaki. I'd look into 2 things - your shift technique (being more intentional) and adjusting the shifter.

[–] PerogiBoi@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 months ago

Appreciate the advice! Im going to look into adjusting the shifter and stomp this thing.