First gear problems. Triumph R111 Touring (2010) 17000miles.

[pomeroy]

First gear problems. Triumph R111 Touring (2010)
Having a problem dropping down into first, will not shift down past second when riding without a bit of 'jiggery pokery'. Will drop straight into first from start up (Neutral) and shift up and down through the box as normal except for 'first' when on the move. Never jumps out of gear and the Gear Position Shaft/ Gear Actuator appears normal with no excess free movement. What ya all reckon as to the fix/problem guys. Thanx 4 your time.

 

[jake shaw]

Had a similar problem with my 05. Turned out to be the gearchange return spring had lost its shape (poor heat treatment). A new one fixed it. Hope this helps.

 

[pomeroy]

Had a similar problem with my 05. Turned out to be the gearchange return spring had lost its shape (poor heat treatment). A new one fixed it. Hope this helps.

Can I get to this return spring through the front or will it be an engine out job.

 

[jake shaw]

The dealer fixed it under warranty. The bike wasn't there very long so I don't think the engine came out.

 

[TURBO200R4]

Can I get to this return spring through the front or will it be an engine out job.

U need to check it out b4 you work on it.
I would venture to say if u have to lift up on the lever then push down it goes into 1st then it might be the spring
U replace from the front

 

[CrzystghndKC]

First gear problems. Triumph R111 Touring (2010)
Having a problem dropping down into first, will not shift down past second when riding without a bit of 'jiggery pokery'. Will drop straight into first from start up (Neutral) and shift up and down through the box as normal except for 'first' when on the move. Never jumps out of gear and the Gear Position Shaft/ Gear Actuator appears normal with no excess free movement. What ya all reckon as to the fix/problem guys. Thanx 4 your time.

Check free play in your clutch cable. Rockets are very finicky about it. My guess with that milage it's due for a check.

 

[pomeroy]

Check free play in your clutch cable. Rockets are very finicky about it. My guess with that milage it's due for a check.

Right on! 'Zero freeplay'. As you say 'finicky' took a lot of fiddling, but OK now.

 

[CrzystghndKC]

Right on! 'Zero freeplay'. As you say 'finicky' took a lot of fiddling, but OK now.

You should have some free play no Freeplay is a bad thing. Do you ghave a service manual?

 

[TURBO200R4]

Like said
No free play bad
Need 2mm