help with gears please

[pj8332]

hello,
guys i just got my first beemer, so not to ofay with them, its a 03 plate 1150gsa. taxed it fri went for spin today, bike was great but one problem.

after about 20 miles when bike got hot, it was sticking in gear, mainly 1,2,3 downwards. it just would not go into first until i stopped for five mins.

any tips please

thanks
pj

 

[sockpuppet]

hello,
guys i just got my first beemer, so not to ofay with them, its a 03 plate 1150gsa. taxed it fri went for spin today, bike was great but one problem.

after about 20 miles when bike got hot, it was sticking in gear, mainly 1,2,3 downwards. it just would not go into first until i stopped for five mins.

any tips please

thanks
pj

If your shifting to first and your moving to quickly you'll grind the gears.

If you want to get it into first and the engine is hot (or cold sometimes) pressdown on the gear lever and let the clutch out slightly and it'll slide in.

 

[oblertone]

Here's hoping ...

... it's the gear lever, and not the gearbox. They are a bit prone to collecting road crap and gradually become difficult to shift. Do a search on here for the exploded diagram but basically just strip the linkages grease & replace; it's a 10 min job Once you've found the little feckin circlips that is

 

[Steptoe]

Usually the gear linkage is dry. The actual lever itself not the rosejoint.

Undo the bolt securing the lever to the footrest hanger remove it and the bush inside and grease them. Reassemble .

 

[longdog]

Usually the gear linkage is dry. The actual lever itself not the rosejoint.

Undo the bolt securing the lever to the footrest hanger remove it and the bush inside and grease them. Reassemble .

Hi Neil, correct me if I am wrong, but if I remember, the bolt won't come out with the standard exhaust cat in place???

 

[pj8332]

yeah tried the soft approach, hard approach - it would not go in to gear, moved bike slightly forward tried the clutch.
gears would not budge
looks like ill have to have a go at stripping down etc
thanks all
pj

 

[Carl]

Hi Neil, correct me if I am wrong, but if I remember, the bolt won't come out with the standard exhaust cat in place???

not with the cat... but it will if you've got a y-piece and a long tool .... ooo err missus.

 

[davegs]

Gear linkage

Thisd allen bolt is TIGHT! heat it with a hot air gun as loctited in thats all it will be grrease it up replae and all will be well, we've all had it happen with the ensuing panic!
dave gs.

 

[pj8332]

thanks
pj