slt Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I just bought mine, have all of 100 miles on it, but one thing that bothers me is sometimes the transmission seems to go limp on me when I try to downshift. Always seems to happen when I come up on a red light and as I slow down and try to shift down through the gears, the shifter sometimes goes limp. Display shows no gear and it wont downshift. If i click it up and down again a few times it comes back, but its unsettling because it feels like the light is going to turn green and I'll be stuck in 6th gear. Its almost like the ratchet mechanism isn't catching or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogri Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Agree. It doesn't like being kicked down through multiple gears. You have to be more deliberate about coming to a stop by changing down on approach, otherwise you get a blank screen and no idea what gear you are in. STUFF EVERYTHING - I'VE ALWAYS GOT MY BIKE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr600 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I have the same issue. And so does my 2002 R1. People used to tell me it was normal. NOT! That is a dangerous condition during emergency stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 1moreroad Posted August 12, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 12, 2015 +1. Just figured this was just a regular old false neutral. Had one instance where I had to dismount on the left side and roll it while trying to kick it into gear with my right foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratbyk Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Have you had the gear shift shaft recall done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinsv Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Hmm, I'd like to hear if the recall work has already been done. I am thinking really hard on this bike, but between a few people having the starting issues and now this I'm getting a bit concerned and wonder if it would be better to wait a year or so to get the bugs worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr600 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Mine was not affected by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogri Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Hmm, I'd like to hear if the recall work has already been done. I am thinking really hard on this bike, but between a few people having the starting issues and now this I'm getting a bit concerned and wonder if it would be better to wait a year or so to get the bugs worked out. Recall work was done on mine. Screwed around with the shift lever position and now I'm much happier. Rode today and didn't miss a gear. Never had a starting issue, so I don't know what that might be? I've owned quite a few bikes over the years and this thing is pretty solid. Like any new bike, it takes some adjustment, but soon becomes second nature. For all those riders with wind noise issues, buy some ear plugs or a quieter helmet. STUFF EVERYTHING - I'VE ALWAYS GOT MY BIKE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinsv Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Good to hear you have it hopefully sorted out. Will be taking one for demo ride saturday morning, I'm really looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madfj09 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Well...I have both of the issues. Wont start the first try cold, and it has the same issue when downshifting through the gears(coming up to a red light) The bike overall is great, but I would love to get these two things fixed. Good luck with your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member estell Posted August 13, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 13, 2015 Mine also has problems downshifting multiple gears when I am stopped. Is this a repair issue? Should I talk to my dealer about it? If I downshift while moving it shifts fine. If I let out the clutch a little between shifts then it will downshift fine. 2015 red FJ-09: Cal Sci screen, Sargent seat, ECU flash, slider combo, cruise, Rizoma bars, Matts forks, JRi shock, slipper clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogwater Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Mine also has problems downshifting multiple gears when I am stopped. Is this a repair issue? Should I talk to my dealer about it? If I downshift while moving it shifts fine. If I let out the clutch a little between shifts then it will downshift fine. That's normal for most bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gce Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Try downshifting before you get to a stop. At least to 2nd gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonbobo Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I've noticed on my other motorcycles that if the chain tension is too tight, the shifting is not smooth or you can miss gears. As we know, the factory spec for the chain is pretty dang tight. I've got 5k miles on my FJ and have seen the in-between gear symptom maybe 3 times with the tight chain. Not bad. Make sure the shift lever is adjusted for your riding boots. Give the shifter deliberate input and always make sure you bring the lever back to the middle position before initiating another shift. If you're trying to shift while stopped, the transmission won't be happy. At least try and roll your bike back and forth a few inches while shifting. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dndfindley Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Hmm, I'd like to hear if the recall work has already been done. I am thinking really hard on this bike, but between a few people having the starting issues and now this I'm getting a bit concerned and wonder if it would be better to wait a year or so to get the bugs worked out. No need to wait - there are no bugs. The FJ is about as perfect a motorcycle for the money that you will find in today's market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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