Finding Neutral Gear

Discussion in 'Speed Triple' started by Dave Cockley, Feb 28, 2021.

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  1. Dave Cockley

    Dave Cockley Member

    Feb 10, 2021
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    Does anyone struggle to find neutral when coming to a stop on speed 1050 bike only has 2000 miles ,so change oil ?
     
  2. Linx

    Linx Well-Known Member

    Mar 14, 2020
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    No problem here. Is the clutch lever adjustment OK?
     
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  3. Dave Cockley

    Dave Cockley Member

    Feb 10, 2021
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    Mmm dunno really ,bought bike second hand , sometime ok other time not
     
  4. Dave Cockley

    Dave Cockley Member

    Feb 10, 2021
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    Sitting on bike in garage goes into neutral ok ,just when riding out seems to struggle a bit
     
  5. Linx

    Linx Well-Known Member

    Mar 14, 2020
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    How old is it? I'd change the oil with a bike specific one of the correct grade.
     
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  6. Dave Cockley

    Dave Cockley Member

    Feb 10, 2021
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    Hi got oil change last July but since then bike only covered 700 miles it's 15 plate currently 1900 miles
     
  7. Dave Cockley

    Dave Cockley Member

    Feb 10, 2021
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    Oil changed at dealer
     
  8. Col_C

    Col_C I can't re...Member

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    Search the forum and you'll find a few threads where guys have had problems with sticking clutch plates, also I seem to recall there was a slight design mod on the actuator but that was some years ago, you should be ok with a low mileage '15 plate (mine is 65 plate 94R 12k miles and has been fine).
    Some recommend semi-synthetic in preference to full-synth for better clutch action, however I've been using full-synth and not had any issues.
    Newer Speed3's had a problem with sticking clutch lever so worth checking that's moving freely, and I'd adjust cable free play to only a couple of mm to maximise clutch release.
    Do you have original clutch lever? - Only problem I've heard with after market levers is where they've been fitted by a numpty and hasn't fitted the brass bush creating loads of pivot play/wobly lever)
     
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  9. SuperHans

    SuperHans Senior Member

    Mar 11, 2020
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    Check the dipstick of you are low on oil. My old Speed Triple was like that if it was just a little low on oil.
    Also, an oil change with quality oil is always a nice thing to do to your bike.
    You never know if the dealer actually did change the oil so check the colour of the oil on the dipstick.

    Follow the instructions in the manual when check the oil.
     
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  10. Cyborgbot

    Cyborgbot Guest

    As a new bike I was stunned how much oil was consumed by Tigger.

    It barely drinks a drop now but did leave me almost ‘dry’ once in the early days, and it did interfere with the gear selection.

    Also, as others have said, check the clutch cable.

    if not just ride but try not to stop.
     
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  11. Hubaxe

    Hubaxe Good moaning! aka Mr Wordsalad :)

    Mar 25, 2020
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    Is the clutch ok ? Not sticky when the bike is hot.
    As other said check the clutch adjustment
     
  12. Bolosun

    Bolosun Well-Known Member

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    Check your drive chain adjustment as well
     
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  13. chuk

    chuk Senior Member
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    This may seem odd but bar chain tension and clutch cable adjustment one thing is,do you use the side stand on bike if so stop doing that and invest in a warrior or similar stand to keep bike vertical,that made the biggest difference to my 2011 bike when changing down I’ve always found it way easier to select neutral if I blip the throttle before pulling clutch in. Oops one last thing check the bolts on the gear lever and rod and bracket are not slightly loose where bracket bolts to frame.
     
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  14. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

    Dec 2, 2014
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    Low mileage, so has been sitting a long time
    Clutch plates dry out and stick
    You need to take off the clutch cover
    Remove the clutch basket and separate the plates
    KEEP THEM IN ORDER
    Clean the metal and cork plated with a brush
    Soak them overnight in oil
    Put back together

    You would only need a new clutch cover gasket and the tools
     
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