shifting up from 1st gear

[Ihateppl]

Lately when i want to get on it from a stand still, sometimes the bike will shift to neutral instead of 2nd gear, reving up loud as ***** and embarassing the sh**t out of me when i'm trying to race somebody.....is that a mechanical problem, or do i need to shift up a little harder?

[welshrob]

Make sure the gear change linkage hasn`t come loose. More info would be good.

[ This message was edited by: welshrob on 2007-06-27 07:06 ]

[Screendmon]

happens to me too, I just use more pressure for a positive shift between 1st and 2nd, all others gears shift fine.

[Ihateppl]

what other info would be helpful in assesing the problem?

[Speed3]

Start in 2nd gear when you launch, bypassing neutral.

[jasonworthing]

I had that problem earlier, I just learned to "positively and assertively" shift from 1st to 2nd, it's now second nature and doesn't happen any longer.

[Skydakine]

I've never had that problem with my '06. Yours should still be covered by warranty (2 yrs from purchase date). Have the dealership check it out.

[sanscrainte]

If I know I'm going to be launching from a stand still I usually start in second.... First seems really short when your really getting on it. Other wise I make sure to exaggerate my shift from first to second.

[ThatNiceGuyBeck]

FROM A DEAD STOP STARTING FROM 2ND GEAR?
isnt that bad for the engine?

[Buster]

shift up without clutch! never misses the 2nd gear! :-D