has anyone had this problem? i have about 2,000 miles on it and it doesnt shift as smooth as it did brand new. it seems like its a little harder to shift now. if use to just slide in gear, almost with out having to clutch it.

Maybe try switching to a synthetic oil? :dunno

what highside said with a descent oil filter. you'll feel the difference right away.

after about 2,000 miles mine started getting stuck in neutral a lot. It still does but it's much better after a fresh oil change. I'm going to switch to synthetic next time too and maybe look into a better filter.

whats the best synthetic to run? also how many miles before i can use it?

Originally posted by stro3579
whats the best synthetic to run? also how many miles before i can use it?

Everyone has their preference on what synthetic to use. I have
always had great luck with Mobil One 15W50 in the red cap. It
costs about $4.50 per quart at Wally World. I waited until I had
5K miles on my bike before I made the switch. I've never had the
first problem of any kind. If you have 2K on your bike you should
be ok to put it in. Lot's of choices along with prices that are very
steep. Try doing a search on synthetic oil. It's been covered here
many times.

Make sure your shift rod isn't binding. After I had the rod off to change the sprocket, I over tightened it and it binded and caused shifting problems. Funny how something so smalll can sometimes be the problem.

Originally posted by stro3579
has anyone had this problem? i have about 2,000 miles on it and it doesnt shift as smooth as it did brand new. it seems like its a little harder to shift now. if use to just slide in gear, almost with out having to clutch it.

One of yer bearings prolly dropped in the tranny!:scared

Get Semis -Syn it will get better .... No probs with Castrol Semi -Syn

Dude! MOTUL full sintetic racing oil,use it and your bike is gonig to be smooooth!!!:hellobye

Originally posted by BANCY
Dude! MOTUL full sintetic racing oil,use it and your bike is gonig to be smooooth!!!:hellobye :iamwithst Motul 300V is great and smooth as silk with the shifting!

Originally posted by Skeeter
Everyone has their preference on what synthetic to use. I have
always had great luck with Mobil One 15W50 in the red cap. It
costs about $4.50 per quart at Wally World. I waited until I had
5K miles on my bike before I made the switch. I've never had the
first problem of any kind. If you have 2K on your bike you should
be ok to put it in. Lot's of choices along with prices that are very
steep. Try doing a search on synthetic oil. It's been covered here
many times.


:iamwithst :iamwithst

I resisted against synth oil forever.

then I tried castrol R4 superbike...didnt like much at all

then searched via forum and decided to give mobil a chance...in love..have over 2000 miles on this oil change and its still clean and clear...shifting has noticably improved.

also for the guys getting neutral stuck...adjust your shift rod down 1/8 of a inch...incredible difference

I was having same issue in power running my bike and a mamber suggested doing this...I never get stuck in neutral any more

what about maximas ultra full synthetic oil? is it really good?

Originally posted by Skeeter
Everyone has their preference on what synthetic to use. I have
always had great luck with Mobil One 15W50 in the red cap. It
costs about $4.50 per quart at Wally World. I waited until I had
5K miles on my bike before I made the switch. I've never had the
first problem of any kind. If you have 2K on your bike you should
be ok to put it in.


:yesnod :iamwithst

its not your oil at all, the tranney is working itself in. Mine did the same thing but after 2500 miles or so it went back to being smooth as silk, so synthetic oil is not needed, and it also costs a bit more.

Originally posted by baldwinj
its not your oil at all, the tranney is working itself in. Mine did the same thing but after 2500 miles or so it went back to being smooth as silk, so synthetic oil is not needed, and it also costs a bit more.

it doesnt feel like a tranny working itself in. i cant see how a tranny can be smooth then get tight, then go back to being smooth.
i did change my front sprocket, i will check the linkage again and see.

I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 04 R1 AND 4000MILES LATER MY CLUTCH WAS SHOT THEN WHEN I PUT A NEW CLUTCH IN I LOOKED AT MY OLD CLUTCH PLATES AND THEY WERE ALL WARPED I THINK THERES SOMETHING WRONG W/THE NEW R1S GEARING OR SOMETHING CAUSE IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM

well i will check the clutches this weekend and change the oil to synthetic also. i will keep you guys posted.

I'm going to change to full synth also. I'm having a hard time going from 2nd to 3rd under hard acceleration... hope it helps some.

i still havent had time to to change the oil. i will definetly do it this weekend. i will keep everyone posted. i order some maxumus extra full synthetic oil. also some engine ice. i want to see if i can keep the temp down on the bike also. its not really getting super hot or anyting just want to give it a try.