Gear change sluggish?

[Markduc]

Not really sure how to explain but
s4r 998 motor
I noticed a difference in the way it was changing gear kind of inprecise , a bit like the gearbox was full of treacle
changing gear by hand when it’s on stands feels like the lever moves a lot further before engaging the next gear
not the snappy change compared to the 996
any thoughts, I’m wondering if replacing the springs and levers etc will help
see pic

 

[Noobie]

When was the last time you replaced the clutch fluid in the master cyclinder and system

 

[Markduc]

When was the last time you replaced the clutch fluid in the master cyclinder and system

Last yr new oberon cylinder, clutch basket and plates at same time

 

[West Cork Paul]

Has it only just happened of late? Was it ok before ? Can you get someone else with experience of Ducatis to ride it and check it out to rule out any subjectivity?
Sadly you may just have to strip the LH crankcase to see what lies beneath and if there’s any obvious reason. Or, just live with it until it goes completely, or doesn’t.

 

[Markduc]

Has it only just happened of late? Was it ok before ? Can you get someone else with experience of Ducatis to ride it and check it out to rule out any subjectivity?
Sadly you may just have to strip the LH crankcase to see what lies beneath and if there’s any obvious reason. Or, just live with it until it goes completely, or doesn’t.

yes it’s a recent thing, felt fine until last week, I think it’s the same setup as the 996 and there is a big difference
between the two, guess I’ll have to take the cover off , at least it’s supposed to rain for the next couple of weeks

 

[Dukesox]

Writing as someone who struggles to change a headlight bulb it may be best to ignore this but could it be as simple as a loose or badly adjusted chain?
The gearchange on my Monster deteriorates noticeably if the chain is not right.

 

[Markduc]

Writing as someone who struggles to change a headlight bulb it may be best to ignore this but could it be as simple as a loose or badly adjusted chain?
The gearchange on my Monster deteriorates noticeably if the chain is not right.

Thanks I hadn’t thought of that, I’ll check that along with the clutch , fingers crossed it’s one of them
changing the springs and levers looks like a proper nightmare

 

[Derek]

...changing the springs and levers looks like a proper nightmare

It needs the flywheel removed and that needs a tool to lock it so that you can undo and tighten the crankshaft nut

 

[Markduc]

It needs the flywheel removed and that needs a tool to lock it so that you can undo and tighten the crankshaft nut

Yes that’s what is putting me off , I’ll double check everything else first in the hope it’s just something simple

 

[Barry Hell]

Yes that’s what is putting me off , I’ll double check everything else first in the hope it’s just something simple

The properly adjusted chain will make the gearchange slicker - hopefully that's what you're noticing and nothing worse

 

[Mr Bimble]

You're wearing the wrong shoes for riding a motorcycle?

These are far better.

 

[Markduc]

You're wearing the wrong shoes for riding a motorcycle?

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These are far better.

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The first picture but mine are red obviously

 

[Barry Hell]

The first picture but mine are red obviously

You mean pink

 

[West Cork Paul]

Well???

 

[Markduc]

Well???

It’s a bit strange but it’s been raining so haven’t been out for a ride
feels better by hand so I’m hopeful

 

[Barry Hell]

It’s a bit strange but it’s been raining so haven’t been out for a ride
feels better by hand so I’m hopeful

Jessie