Can't find neutral with the engine running. Speed Triple
Discussion
So the Triumph Speed Triple has been standing for a while as i have been out of the country and then the weather has been gash.
It has been started up weekly and runs fine but today i decided to put it in gear for no particular reason.
It sounded noisier than usual when going into gear (i know the speed triple isnt the last thing sophistication on the gearbox front) and then would not go back into neutral. it was hard to move it from 1st to 2nd but would definitely not get neutral.
with the engine off it went straight into neutral fine.
i know thats vague but anyone got any thoughts?
is it just abnormally cold? does that make a difference?
would the gearbox oil have sunk to the bottom and it needs a decent run out? is that even possible?
is there another black hole in the universe growing ever larger and larger that has begun life in the gearbox of my motorbike and is about to expand and swallow up my house and the neighbours?
thoughts appreciated?
cheers
theo
It has been started up weekly and runs fine but today i decided to put it in gear for no particular reason.
It sounded noisier than usual when going into gear (i know the speed triple isnt the last thing sophistication on the gearbox front) and then would not go back into neutral. it was hard to move it from 1st to 2nd but would definitely not get neutral.
with the engine off it went straight into neutral fine.
i know thats vague but anyone got any thoughts?
is it just abnormally cold? does that make a difference?
would the gearbox oil have sunk to the bottom and it needs a decent run out? is that even possible?
is there another black hole in the universe growing ever larger and larger that has begun life in the gearbox of my motorbike and is about to expand and swallow up my house and the neighbours?
thoughts appreciated?
cheers
theo
If it's been just sitting and left on the side-stand, the oil can drain away from the clutch plates (usually the clutch plates are on the opposite side of the stand) and dry out. They can "fuse" a little and this can cause drag.
Not a bad idea when the eninge is running to hold the clutch lever in, sprad the plates part and let some oil get in between.
Do try adjusting the clutch mechanism (it might need more adjustment than just the cable, I'm not sure if that is possible easily though) and also get it out for a ride, say a 10-mile round trip.
My suzuki owners manual suggests that, when storing for a long time, before storage to drain the existing oil and re-fill with fresh oil right up to the fill hole! I presume this is, in part, to help stop clutch issues. Of course, you have to drain again afterwards before resuming use of the bike!
As for oil itself; your engine dosnt have seperate engine and gearbox oil. The engine, clutch and gearbox are all lubricated by the same fill of oil.
Not a bad idea when the eninge is running to hold the clutch lever in, sprad the plates part and let some oil get in between.
Do try adjusting the clutch mechanism (it might need more adjustment than just the cable, I'm not sure if that is possible easily though) and also get it out for a ride, say a 10-mile round trip.
My suzuki owners manual suggests that, when storing for a long time, before storage to drain the existing oil and re-fill with fresh oil right up to the fill hole! I presume this is, in part, to help stop clutch issues. Of course, you have to drain again afterwards before resuming use of the bike!
As for oil itself; your engine dosnt have seperate engine and gearbox oil. The engine, clutch and gearbox are all lubricated by the same fill of oil.
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