Hi Forum,

So i've been having this issue when changing gears from 1st to 2nd and 4th to 5th, the bike will go into neutral, instead of 2nd or 5th gear. Now i know that older bikes (mine's from 94) have a big neutral gear, so this problem will occur more often. But it is starting to annoy me alot. Especially when in higher RPM's the bike just won't get into gear, until i let the RPM's drop down significantly.

I simply can't accelerate quickly in a reliable way. Anyone has had this problem or a fix for it?

ps. CLutch plates and oil have been replaced recently.

Thanks in advance!

Instead of solving the problem by going at it more carefully, go see how fast you can rip through the gears.

Well, questions first..

Have you had trouble at a stop,getting in first and gotten frisky with it?
Dropped on left side?

I'll add to my first post, be sure to lube the linkage. I would first clean it with WD-40, and then lube it with a shot of white lithium grease.

My bike is balky between 4th and 5th.  Even with a linkage-less shift lever.  

I did have an issue with a bent linkage when it was stock.  Shifting was spongy and then the linkage broke.  

At 8,000 miles, nothing is worn out.
How many miles have YOU ridden it?
You don't downshift until you've stopped?

When it doesn't shift while standing still, let the clutch out slightly, pull it back in, and try again. Don't stab at the shift lever, it will get bent.  Once bent, it can break which is no fun.

Also, why were the clutch plates replaced with so little miles?  What kind of oil is being used?  You don't want to use any old car oil.

I would suggest a quicker, more , uhhh,, enthusiastic, shift from fourth.
Its not at all uncommon for me to not use the clutch between second and third, and on up..A quick roll off of the throttle, I use an open palm and slap it shut and raise my toe with some gusto,, no drama,, no jumping, clacking or thumping,,just an instant gear change,, But,, If thats not something ya wanna try, just get some clutch and roll off the gas and lift the toe, it doesnt need to take 2 seconds,, Dont give the gears time to slow down,, Itll go without hurting anything. Clutch doesnt need to come all the way back,, to find out how far it really has to go, put A finger on it just rolling along, not accelerating, and just gently squeeze,, it slips with almost no clutch travel,, just a bit more and its disengaged plenty for a change,
Upshifting can be done with more gusto and not risk bending the shifter rod, because its pulling on it. Downshifting and not having luck, particularly when youre stopped, if ya start gettin frisky with it, thats when they bend,,
SO,, if youve had problems at a stop gettin it to downshift and banged on the shifter, you might wanna check that rod,, because a bent rod can make shifting iffy,,
Sittin in neutral with the clutch in is setting it up to screw up.
Gotta bounce the plates offa each other and spin the transmission guts up, then it'll fall in,,

When the lever is correctly aligned with the mark on the shaft, there should be ample clearance between the bottom of the alternator cover and the shift linkage rod.