Downshifting while braking.. goes into neutral.

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DrPMR

Joined May 2008

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Discussion Starter
• Jul 19, 2008

• #1

A'righty..I searched the forume and came up with nothing..

I have a 2000 RSVR and the thing is awesome! However, while braking while coming to a light when I downshift I find that when in second going into first.. no matter how hard i shift it goes automatically into neutral... I wouldn't mind it one bit, only it makes a grinding noise...

Question : Does this mean clutch?
Question : Is this normal.

Thanks in advance guys!irate

 

agreat1

Joined Oct 2007

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cumbria

• Jul 20, 2008

• #2

first thin replace clutch fluid then take it out and try again

 

Sprocker

Joined Oct 2010

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Pontefract

• Jul 20, 2008

• #3

Not normal mate mines a 2000 model and doesn't do that. As suggested above try clutch fluid change :dunno

 

carpe diem

Joined Oct 2010

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England,up norf...

• Jul 20, 2008

• #4

i would be happy in the fact i had found neutral....:biggrin

cos i bloody never can...:thumbup

 

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BIG UN

• Jul 20, 2008

• #5

lmao,was just thinking the sme carpe,yayyy someone found neutral,can we have directions?!?
as said above,either bleed or swap the clutch fluid dude,then take it from there.

 

AusRSV

Joined May 2008

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Northern Territory AUSTRALIA

• Jul 20, 2008

• #6

When idling& sitting in neutral, does it go into first without any adverse reaction?

 

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DrPMR

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• Jul 20, 2008

• #7

AusRSV said:

When idling& sitting in neutral, does it go into first without any adverse reaction?

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yes sir. no problems what so ever in going into any of the other gears.. just when downshifting into first coming to a light.. ill swap out the fluids tomorrow as i have nothing else to do.. which fluid would you guys recommend?

Thanks again for all the advice!

 

AusRSV

Joined May 2008

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Northern Territory AUSTRALIA

• Jul 20, 2008

• #8

Well ususally the two fluids are used are Dot4 or Dot 5.1 It is a personal preference as they both have slightly different operational qualities. Never use Dot 5.0 Silicone..this will do nothing but damage your braking & clutch components if used.

Dot 4 is compatible with 5.1...but whichever you choose, i personally would pump thru and flush the whole system with fresh fluid not just top up and bleed. I use 5.1 but Dot4 is more than sufficient for normal conditions. Cheers mate

 

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BIG UN

• Jul 20, 2008

• #9

Silkolene Pro Race 2000 DOT 4 for me.
or similar like the 5.1 me old mate aus said.

 

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DrPMR

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Discussion Starter
• Jul 20, 2008

• #10

Wow guys.. thanks!

Do they sell this stuff at any auto parts store or do I need to go through an aprilia dealer?

Cheers

 

AusRSV

Joined May 2008

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Northern Territory AUSTRALIA

• Jul 20, 2008

• #11

DrPMR said:

Wow guys.. thanks!

Do they sell this stuff at any auto parts store or do I need to go through an aprilia dealer?

Cheers

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Any local motorcycle store would stock the stuff...chances are ya auto centres may also. :biggrin

 

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DrPMR

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Discussion Starter
• Jul 20, 2008

• #12

AusRSV said:

Any local motorcycle store would stock the stuff...chances are ya auto centres may also. :biggrin

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:inlove:inlove Thanks :nana