Shift assist issues...

[tanks95]

So every once in a while on the track when using the shift assist i encounter a false neutral? When this happens the display that indicates the gear will go blank.

My worry is over-rev, because i only use it while accelerating hard on the straits. In the very few times it has happened i have been able to stop the possible over rev. Its usually going from 3 to 4?

Anyone else experiencing this? I am thinking it may be rider error? i may not be putting the proper amount of force o the gear selector???

[RIQUE]

This past weekend I was on a straight using the SA. I then shifted from 5th to 6th and I hit a false Neutral. Bike reved and I hit the clutch. Thinking about it I feel it was my fault. I think I did not lift my foot up strong enough and all the way up.

[tanks95]

Originally Posted by RIQUE

This past weekend I was on a straight using the SA. I then shifted from 5th to 6th and I hit a false Neutral. Bike reved and I hit the clutch. Thinking about it I feel it was my fault. I think I did not lift my foot up strong enough and all the way up.

hmmmm, i need to work on foot strength there is always something.

[Nismo400rgtr]

This gearbox isn't like that of Japanese makings. You really have to be mindful of your timing with clutch lever action/shift action as well as force used. Definitely not as forgiving but one get's used to it.

[Thruxton1]

Originally Posted by tanks95

So every once in a while on the track when using the shift assist i encounter a false neutral? When this happens the display that indicates the gear will go blank.

My worry is over-rev, because i only use it while accelerating hard on the straits. In the very few times it has happened i have been able to stop the possible over rev. Its usually going from 3 to 4?

Anyone else experiencing this? I am thinking it may be rider error? i may not be putting the proper amount of force o the gear selector???

The heavy shift spring will help if you have not installed it yet. Also, I find when I screw up, I have not released all the pressure from the previous shift. Heavy effort is not required. T1

[tanks95]

Originally Posted by Nismo400rgtr

This gearbox isn't like that of Japanese makings. You really have to be mindful of your timing with clutch lever action/shift action as well as force used. Definitely not as forgiving but one get's used to it.

Release all pressure as in too little time between shifts?

[Loomis]

Change up to a GP Pattern, Far less chance of getting a false Neutral shifting down with your foot. Just remember to get use to the pattern, Head up Shift up, Head Down shift Down. and going to a setup of a turn your foot position is at the top of the pegs.

[RIQUE]

Originally Posted by Loomis

Change up to a GP Pattern, Far less chance of getting a false Neutral shifting down with your foot. Just remember to get use to the pattern, Head up Shift up, Head Down shift Down. and going to a setup of a turn your foot position is at the top of the pegs.

Loomis, what are you talking about! please explain.

[tanks95]

Originally Posted by Loomis

Change up to a GP Pattern, Far less chance of getting a false Neutral shifting down with your foot. Just remember to get use to the pattern, Head up Shift up, Head Down shift Down. and going to a setup of a turn your foot position is at the top of the pegs.

Man, that’s spot on, I have thought of the same thing. BUT, my fear is that I will destroy the bike. All I have ever known is the standard gear pattern. I’m afraid if I change to a GP style, I will (at the worst possible time) forget to go down and go up, then BOOM, scrape, scrape, crash roll, blue brown blue brown, ground sllllliiiiddddeeee….tears

[Loomis]

Originally Posted by RIQUE

Loomis, what are you talking about! please explain.

If you get Attack Rear Sets, A gp pattern is One Up, and 2,3,4,5,6, Shift pattern is down. Most of the track days and Pro racers use this shift pattern. Your foot position is better setting up for a turn, Ball of your feet on the pegs. and you almost never it a false neutral going into a turn, I have with a normal shift pattern gone into a turn and hit a false neutral you getting the OH SH*T feeling, Not good..