Casper Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 I went for a spin today. Everything was fine until about two miles from home when suddenly the bike wouldn't shift. I went from first to second, but it went to neutral. I thought I missed the shift, it happens. Then I tried to go to second but it just grinds. Tried several times with no luck. Then suddenly it started working again. Wtf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Air shift acting up maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, max power said: Air shift acting up maybe? It isn't air. Electric. Just retards timing, and wasn't using it per se. I was clutching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoop Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Try applying some fresh lube to any external shift linkage points. If the joints don't have decent lubrication they'll get cranky when the weather turns cold. This happened to me in Nov 2013 shortly after I bought the bike used, and I thought the transmission was toast. Try spray-on lithium grease. Not WD-40. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Well, if this was a ducati, I'd have a guess of what the problem could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 never had an issue with the triumph's clutch. your cable good? have the triumph quick shift installed? your oil good? good for cold weather? 45 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: Well, if this was a ducati, I'd have a guess of what the problem could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Just now, what said: never had an issue with the triumph's clutch. your cable good? have the triumph quick shift installed? your oil good? good for cold weather? Oil only has like 2k miles on it, but it's going to be my first step. Has the quick shift yes. Cable should be good, seems fine. What do you mean good for cold weather? Never had this problem in cooler temps before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 the more viscous the oil, the longer it will take to get up to proper operating temps and stop being goupey. it's a stretch but who knows. also, not sure how the quick shift would affect a regular clutched shift since all it does is cut the engine power for a split second but again, who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 (edited) You still using that (SC)AMSOIL ? I swear that vstrom shifted 1000 times better after I changed the oil in it and taking that stuff out of it right after I got it. Edited November 4, 2016 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, 2talltim said: You still using that (SC)AMSOIL ? I swear that vstrom shifted 1000 times better after I changed the oil in it and taking that stuff out of it right after I got it. Nada. Castrol Power RS Racing 4T 10W/40. I never had a problem with the Vee shifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Just now, Casper said: Nada. Castrol Power RS Racing 4T 10W/40. I never had a problem with the Vee shifting. Yea that's good stuff. It was just smoother after the oil change in my opinion, it never failed to shift. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 12 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said: Not cold enough to be temperature related. Stop shifting like a pussy and see if that helps. Definitely not cold enough. How was your bicycle ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Soul Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 What you stated about the problem first place I'd look is the clutch itself. Is that a wet clutch or dry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 Wet clutch. Only like 6k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Soul Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 Scamsoil...I like that. How long did you run that stuff before you switched to Castrol? Reason I bring it up is that I've seen a clutch get "sticky" with certain fluids. But, if it doesn't do it again after shooting the linkage with white lith, maybe the connections there just need a good clean 'n lube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 1 minute ago, Wandering Soul said: Scamsoil...I like that. How long did you run that stuff before you switched to Castrol? Reason I bring it up is that I've seen a clutch get "sticky" with certain fluids. But, if it doesn't do it again after shooting the linkage with white lith, maybe the connections there just need a good clean 'n lube. Never used AmsOil in this bike. Only Castrol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Soul Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 2 hours ago, 2talltim said: You still using that (SC)AMSOIL ? I swear that vstrom shifted 1000 times better after I changed the oil in it and taking that stuff out of it right after I got it. Then I blame this guy...as you were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 2 hours ago, Casper said: Nada. Castrol Power RS Racing 4T 10W/40. I never had a problem with the Vee shifting. That's what's in my triumph. is your battery dead? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 15 minutes ago, what said: That's what's in my triumph. is your battery dead? Battery is good. On the tender every night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 Just now, Casper said: Battery is good. On the tender every night. oh... you unplug it to ride...? problem solved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 9 minutes ago, what said: oh... you unplug it to ride...? problem solved. Owning a Triumph has shown me why quality electronics aren't manufactured in England. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) 7 hours ago, Wandering Soul said: Then I blame this guy...as you were. He said he's never used it in his current bike. But he used to in previous bikes. That's why I ask him if he were still using it. Edited November 5, 2016 by 2talltim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Soul Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 10 hours ago, Casper said: Owning a Triumph has shown me why quality electronics aren't manufactured in England. Don't know about the new ones, but Lucas Electrics were used on the '60s-'70s. The joke goes...Why do the English drink warm beer? 'Cause Lucas makes refrigerators too... Once you got a factory wiring diagram, and got familiar with them it wasn't too bad to repair one. Still... "Lucas; Prince of Darkness". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Isaac's Papa said: Should've bought a Ducati. I don't think anyone has ever bought a Ducati for reliability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 Is there a clutch oil jet? adjustable levers/ setting knocked? Just now, Casper said: I don't think anyone has ever bought a Ducati for reliability. If it doesn't start, not shifting isn't a problem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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