06 R1 tech question
 

Our R1 started popping out of 2nd gear last night. Is this a problem anyone else has had? What was the fix. Hoping to work around it temporarily by gearing it for third.

Re: 06 R1 tech question
 

shift lever too loose/flopping handle is heavy w/clutch attached, tightened bolt more, or arm/hand hit shift lever

Had the same issue and a heavy handle was the culprit. I attached rubber straps to both sides so it held the handle tight and eliminated the bouncing and firmed up the shifting as well.

Re: 06 R1 tech question
 

Tom

The real problem is your "Dogs" are just plum worn out.

Honest Dad himself:6::6:

I'm fairly certain it is the dogs, not to discount some of the other ideas but it is the same shifter/clutch setup we've run for the last two years. I'm going to try to regear it to run third and see if we can work around it for a couple of weeks. This is kind of a busy stretch. I'll probably be on the lookout for a transmission and just replace it when I get a chance.

Re: 06 R1 tech question
 

Can you not have the gears recut, for racing, I see where most of the big shops provide this service, they cut the dogs at an angle, which makes them pull themselves together, to keep them locked. Just a thought! Bob

Re: 06 R1 tech question
 

The newer bikes come with undercut dogs right from the factory. The cost and time needed to send them off to be ground is kinda of prohibitive, making a gamble of used parts the better choice. This motor was probably owned by a serious racer who spent a lot of time at the drag strip.

I have used rubber straps before and they will work in a pinch.

Honest Dad himself:6::6: