Supporting Member Heli ATP Posted October 9, 2022 Supporting Member Share Posted October 9, 2022 Went for a ride yesterday and had a couple of miss shifts. When home and after some research I learned about false neutrals and miss shifts. In my situation it was completely down to wearing new boots, (just picked up a pair of Klim Outlander GTX Boots which are as good for hiking as they are for riding). During my research I came across another farkle, the Gear Shift Support, and wonder if anyone has installed one or even if it is necessary on the CP3 motor? False Neutral Gear Shift Support install 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteinpa Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 That looks like a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. My FJ-09 is one of the best shifting bikes I've owned. No misses or false neutrals. I'd try adjusting the shifter to accommodate your new boots. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride365 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Ditto to the above, my Tracer GT shifts like butter. Yes you must adjust the shifter linkage depending on boots, it most certainly makes a difference.....and I am a big no on the shifter add on doodad. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Heli ATP Posted October 9, 2022 Author Supporting Member Share Posted October 9, 2022 So got out again today and as peteinpa and Ride365 said mine shifts like butter too. Seems its more of a problem for non Jap bikes. Yesterday was a combination of new boots and music too loud in the helmet to hear what was going on. Today I made an adjustment to my ankle and all works fine now 🙄 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enx Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Try KTM. There's possible to find neutral between every gear 🤪 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilo3 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 39 minutes ago, enx said: Try KTM. There's possible to find neutral between every gear 🤪 Sometimes twice. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrustyKush Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 The problem with adjusting the linkage on the 21 9GT is the quick shift switch. The spec length of the thing just doesn't allow much of any adjustment range. This was my first obstacle on the 9GT. I fiddled with the shift mechanism for days before giving up and adapting my shift style to the bike. This is very different from the Harley design which allows a wide range of adjustment, and a couple of acres of room down there. On the Tracer you better have some pretty narrow toed boots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO MIKE Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 I noticed the tight and angled shifting with my size 11 boots on first ride on my new 2020 coming home from dealer . I to tried to do some adjust at lever connections but could quickly see that wasnt going to work. I pondered and thought , hey just move the upper splined conection from gear box 1 tooth. Wow problem solved.Not the racing angle from the factory ,and fits and shifts great Quick shifter and all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrustyKush Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 13 hours ago, GTO MIKE said: I noticed the tight and angled shifting with my size 11 boots on first ride on my new 2020 coming home from dealer . I to tried to do some adjust at lever connections but could quickly see that wasnt going to work. I pondered and thought , hey just move the upper splined conection from gear box 1 tooth. Wow problem solved.Not the racing angle from the factory ,and fits and shifts great Quick shifter and all. Thanks, Mike. I tried that my 2021 9GT also, but doing so put the lower “shift rod joint” (as the manual calls it) perilously close to the side stand cutout switch during up shifts. Early on, I actually removed the switch and took it out of action so as to get that clearance. With the switch in place I can’t be certain the shift lever isn’t bumping that switch body. Riding without the switch isn’t my cup o’ tea, so I taught my 73 y/o ankle how to bend enough to make the lever work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 I occasionally get neutral between 1st and 2nd but pretty much always my fault. LOL its when I just puttering around and get sloppy but otherwise it shifts great. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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