gear lever play ?

been running my 'new' R1100RT around a bit lately and am generally very pleased and suprised how good it is.

one fault I have noticed is that occationally it wont change up.

upon examination, the gearlever is hitting the top of the slot that it pokes out of.

there is 'slop' in the ball joints and wear in the pivot

Surely this must be a common fault - my bikes not even high mileage.

What is the standard repair

kind of tempted to 'open up the slot'

must be yours, mine works fine

Check the bolt holding the gear lever in place is tight. When loose the lever is sloppy.

Regards

Rob C