Dropping to 1st gear
- Thread starter Verranth
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I think most if not all have that 'k-chunnnnk' dropping from neutral to first. At least that's what I've noticed on my previous 650r as well as my MSF bikes and from what I've read from various posters.
I do know my buddies SV650SF has a much harsher drop-down then the 650r or I'm sure the FZ6r.
I do know my buddies SV650SF has a much harsher drop-down then the 650r or I'm sure the FZ6r.
xplodnstar
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Yeah, most bikes have a harder change to 1st than the other gears. If it changes, then be worried.
cbzdel
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mine is a heard shift regardless of how fast or slow i do it.. I think I may try adjusting something if there is anything to adjust haha...
Try "blipping" the throttle while the clutch is still pulled in, just before shifting down into 1st gear. It may help match the engine speed with the transmission a little better. I have also found that shifting into first gear is nicer when the speed of the bike is below 15 mph.
Mine will occasionally "bounce" down from 1st into neutral - been caught out a few times when going back to the throttle. I've actually been leaving it neutral if I am downshifting and it "lands" there on my way down - then shifting into 1st once I come to a stop or near stop. Tends to be a little less thunking with the tranny.
llervero
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You know guys, not to bash on the FZ6R but, from personal experience this bike has the crapiest (clunkier) shifting af all my previous bikes.
cbzdel
New Member
going in and out of first is the only issues my bikes, and I dont even call it an issue really, all the other gears are smooth as can be..
From what I have read. the clutch pushes in to change gear rather then pulling out like most other bikes.
I agree with the clunky shifting
Actually surprised that the shifting is glass smooth on this bike. Even my Harley does better! I do notice that if I rev very high it seems to smooth right out. However getting used to winding it out all the time is taking some time.
ArkAngel06
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I find it really difficult to find 1st gear as well. Instead of clicking the shift pedal 5 times from 6th, I find myself clicking up to 10+ times before it finally engages. Its only got 100 miles on it, so maybe it will get a little easier.
I know thats not what this thread is about. I've only ridden 4 bikes in my life, but they all had the clunk to 1st. My ninja was the smoothest. And my buddies R6 was the roughest. The FZ6r is somewhere in the middle. It has never bothered me on other bikes, and since 1st is so hard to find on this one, I actually quite like it, cause that way I know for sure that it is in 1st.
I know thats not what this thread is about. I've only ridden 4 bikes in my life, but they all had the clunk to 1st. My ninja was the smoothest. And my buddies R6 was the roughest. The FZ6r is somewhere in the middle. It has never bothered me on other bikes, and since 1st is so hard to find on this one, I actually quite like it, cause that way I know for sure that it is in 1st.
I haven't really had any difficulties with this bike and finding first gear. The crappy bikes I took the MSF on were bad! Every shift the thing grinded like the clutch wasn't being pulled enough. I got points off my quick stop cause I couldn't get the damn thing into first gear lol.
mine makes a good klunk going into first from neutral sometimes...i think thats normal.
i was getting a false shift sometimes on the upshift and i think i figured it out...my boot wasnt allowing the shifter to drop fully down to "reload" for the next upshift...big feet i guess...now i purposely drop my toe down to ensure a proper shift...but for a while i thought the tranny had issues.
i was getting a false shift sometimes on the upshift and i think i figured it out...my boot wasnt allowing the shifter to drop fully down to "reload" for the next upshift...big feet i guess...now i purposely drop my toe down to ensure a proper shift...but for a while i thought the tranny had issues.
Move your feet back on the pegs and just move your foot forward when you actually have to shift. That'll keep your toes out from under the shifter and keep things like that from happening. Not to mention it's proper form to have your balls of your feet on the pegs.
I had trouble getting into 1st in the beginning, an experienced rider told me to roll the bike a little (if at a stop) and then try. Dealer verified, the bike shifts more smoothly if you downshift while still rolling. BUT.. check the owner's manual, it says, don't do it unless you're going 15.5 mph (25 km/h) or slower! 
Biggest reason... you don't want to b going over 15 when you let out the clutch in 1st, that back tire will lock up faster than you can when braking.I had trouble getting into 1st in the beginning, an experienced rider told me to roll the bike a little (if at a stop) and then try. Dealer verified, the bike shifts more smoothly if you downshift while still rolling. BUT.. check the owner's manual, it says, don't do it unless you're going 15.5 mph (25 km/h) or slower!
I've seen others say don't shift into 1st until stopped, I say if I need to sciddattle out the way of some moron and I'm in 2nd doing 5-10mph, I am not going to be able to get out of the way quick enough, so I shift into 1st while slowing down, just slowly let out clutch to make sure it's not going to bite.