I just brought home a new 2011 SG with the 103. Is there something special I need to do to shift into neutral while the bike is running. I can only do when it is shut off. As soon as you kill it you hear a clank in the tranny and then you can go to neutral. I traded my deluxe for this one and never had this on it. Or maybe I am just a total noob!

 

its new..... Put some miles on it and it'll work itself out. My 10 when new was the same way. You'll find every comment saying the same thing..

 

thanks, I thought that might be it, just didn't remember it on my deluxe.

 

I have about 1300 miles on my 2011 Limited and it is just now getting where I can get it in neutral about half the time without turning it off first.

 

After your 1k service, it will feel like a new bike. Neutral will be a lot easier to find. Try to shift into neutral before your wheels stop turning. Once stopped it is still a little hard to do but nothing like when it's new.

 

I find that it's easier to use the heel shifter to shift into neutral, in fact it's the only time I use the heel shifter and after 2000 or so miles it has gotten easier.

 

I use the heel shifter for neutral to seems to be easier for me. I toe shift all gears except neutral thats the only reason I left the heel shifter on is for neutral I also put on one of the 45* heel shifters and I leave it in that position.

 

"After your 1k service, it will feel like a new bike. Neutral will be a lot easier to find. Try to shift into neutral before your wheels stop turning. Once stopped it is still a little hard to do but nothing like when it's new."

I always to try to hit nuetral while im still rolling, always find it no problem. Once your stopped, its a pain for sure.

 

2000 miles and its still hard to find neutral for me. I agree, neutral is easy to find with the bike off.

I'll try the heel shifter.

 

+1 Things need to get broke in a little, If it continues after a couple thousand miles, try and fine tune your clutch a little or try changing brands of oil in the primary.