Gear problems

Mark Sansby · Aug 1, 2003

Anyone had any problems with the bike coming out of top gear?

Has happened a few times now. Accelerating through the gears, into top (E), 50 - 100yds later revs rise then drops into 5th.

The bike is a 2001 model 'GS, 12700 miles, overdrive 'box, Remus, 'Y' and K&N filter.

:confused:

(RIP) sherpa · Aug 1, 2003

A mate is due to have a new gearbox fitted in a couple of weeks to his late 2002 model 1150 GS as it keeps slipping out of 2nd gear under load (last time 2 up midway round a roundabout ) - not at all funny!!!
Sherpa

Steve · Aug 1, 2003

Mark Sansby said:
Anyone had any problems with the bike coming out of top gear?

Has happened a few times now. Accelerating through the gears, into top (E), 50 - 100yds later revs rise then drops into 5th.

Used to happen with mine. Quite common, unless you're really positive about the change up from 5th. Pre-load the pedal and always use the clutch.

Deleted Member MM · Aug 1, 2003

Seem to remember previous Thread which suggested removing and cleaning Gear lever assembly. Friend did this and it cured problem.

Tony Summers · Aug 4, 2003

My GS has jumps out of 6th gear now and again and has done so for 48,000 miles. Dealer blamed me. Can be riding down a motorway and suddenly changes down to 5th.

Mark Sansby · Aug 4, 2003

Did 450 miles this weekend. In the first 200 it came out of top 3 times. All one major roads where i'd been in top for at least a mile.

Didn't do it at all after first leg of journey.

Strange . . . . . .

I'm going to see what 'Ocean' have to say, as it's still under their warranty.

if it is the linkage, they should clean it (shouldn't they?)

MikeO · Aug 4, 2003

I've never had this happen. I always change up (& down) very positively, preloading the gear selector and using the clutch. This is a legacy from riding airheads for many years when I was a plod. Gearboxes these days? Ye don't know yer born!

Seriously, though, if the gear linkage is clean and adjusted (I don't really think this is the problem - it'd more likely lead to a notchy & difficult change) and you are using a positive and deliberate action when changing, with the clutch, I'd recommend you get the dealer to check it out......

Mike

Panzer Patrol · Aug 4, 2003

The gearchange has a longer throw from 5th to 6th. As the other guys have said you need to be positive about the shift. Mine used to drop out a lot until I twigged what was going on. Started to think about making sure it was in 6th and since then no problems until I got some cack in the linkage and then it started again. Cleaned out and re-greased the ball joints and the problem went away.

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