Guest freeman Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I have a 2002 V11 LeMans. I was wondering if anyone else has had trouble when shifting up between 5th & 6th Gear (sometimes between 4th & 5th). My bike seems to hit "neutral" quite often when shifting in these gears. Its a real Pain-in-the-Behind when I'm pushing hard and its all of the sudden misses during shifting. Any suggestions? Or is it just a Guzzi Thing to live with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrider Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I had a problem recently on a particular day when it seemed I was getting false neutrals when downshifting from 4th to 3rd. Happened 3, maybe 4 times trying to deal with traffic. Later, I started with the simple stuff liking shifting technique and since have had no problem since changing my technique to be a little more deliberate and positive, particularly in downshifts. The 6-speed seems light and quick in shift action and so it's tempting to give'er a nudge and expect that's enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 If you are not using synthetic, you may wish to. Do you find it mis-shifts with the engine warm or cold. If only when hot, it could indicate the oil is too thin and vice-versa if when cold. Other people get better shifting after cleaning the shifter linage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossoct Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I have a 2002 V11 LeMans. I was wondering if anyone else has had trouble when shifting up between 5th & 6th Gear (sometimes between 4th & 5th). My bike seems to hit "neutral" quite often when shifting in these gears. Its a real Pain-in-the-Behind when I'm pushing hard and its all of the sudden misses during shifting.Any suggestions? Or is it just a Guzzi Thing to live with? 55029[/snapback] Freeman, I would suggest a slight pressure under the shift lever(a slight preload) this should help.Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nogbad Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 I find the gearbox is pretty good. Occasionally a mis-shift if it has got really hot. If you shift positively it is a nice gearbox. Certainly better than many and a lot less clunky than older Guzzis with the 5 speed one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Werner Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 I used to miss occasionally coming down from 6th to 5th. On a trip my one shifter lever bolt lost it's nut. After I lubed and tightened the entire mechanism I haven't had the problem. I suspect that the loose bolt may have been the problem all along. Check that linkage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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