Tuono 2nd Gen - Sticky shift from 1st to 2nd ?

tblade · Mar 29, 2013

Well, I got the T last year used with about 3k or so and the shift from 1st to 2nd has always been a bit sticky

I tried adjusting the shifter thingy but that didn't make a spit of a difference

its an 09 - so.... anyone have similar experiences, or dare I hope - a solution? :crazy

btw, I still have a month or so of factory warranty left on it, but the dealer is two hours away, and I really dont want to haul it up there if its an easy fix

Keith B · Mar 30, 2013

Your dealer will say,"They are all like that sir!"
Yep,gearbox is a bit notchy,...but you just get used to it.Assuming there are no other problems with the bike,...clutch drag,or something,....I'd say there is nowt wrong with it.

england 2 · Mar 30, 2013

clean clutch fluid may help ???......................................for a while

tblade · Mar 30, 2013

Its just an annoyance, but still. must be the oh see dee

I recall I spoke with some random Aprilia guy shortly after purchase when transferring the warranty - still remember the Q when I explained this to him (the tone was key here): "Is this your first Aprilia, sir?"

Translation- "all our bikes have 'character', suck it up and dont be a little bitch"

Did the clutch fluid - nothing (well, except the sparkly new clutch fluid

It does get a bit better when the engine is warmer though

grin factor · Mar 30, 2013

Yes, mine is a bit better when the engine is warmer too. In this freezing weather its crap!

JJH247 · Mar 31, 2013

Is this problem the false neutral because I have this problem shifting between 1st ans 2nd even though I give the shift lever a solid upward lift.

Aldo · Mar 31, 2013

I've never had prob going through the gears until ma machine had done 2.5-3k miles, but it manifest it's self changin 5-6th.

Resolved by holdin the lever up wae ma boot.

I'm assumin yer use the clutch for every change.

Yer got to be positive wae yer change + 10-40 semi does make a wee difference in findin neutral.

I must admit this is the first time I've heard of 1-2nd being a problem.

tblade · Mar 31, 2013

Not a false neutral. It always shifts fine, but feels sticky like it needs a little extra boot

5th -> 6th is sometimes (very rarely) a false neutral but never fails to bring out the sailor in me

I usually get the semi Rotella T5 for the T - a bit different than my other bikes (mobil full syn), but I read someplace that full syn was not recommended for it.

snowman · Apr 1, 2013

Guess you might be used to Jap bikes??

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