Triumphrat

tbell4444

I have a 2004 America with 9,000 miles on it. It is my first Truimph, only had it three weeks. When I pull up to a light, sometimes I can't get it out of 1st gear to neutral, also neutral is hard to find most of the time. If I shut the engine off, I can find neutral most of the time. I don't have a tach, and I'm also a very new rider, at what MPH should I shift into a new gear. Thanks. Ted

Sal Paradise

you can't get out of first gear with the engine running, but you can with the engine off? Could be you need to adjust the clutch cable.

Baltobonneville

An old trick is to pull in (disengage) the clutch, give a quick twist-and-release on the throttle, then try again. This often seems to realign the gears.

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Marty
2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes RC, Unifilter, no snorkel, 118/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, tachometer, Ikon 7610s in back, Ricor Intiminators in front, Pirelli Sport Demons, D9 gauge panel.

tbell4444

Thanks for the info. I just had my bike in for a tune-up, they may have adjusted the clutch cable too much. I will also try the throttle suggestion. Thanks, I don't know much about Triumph's or motorcycles, any info will be greatly appreciated. Ted