Jumping out of 2nd gear syndrome

[Rocket Scientist]

If you can remove the oil tank without removing the throttle bodies, then make sure you let us know how.

The TPS can be changed easily in a couple of minutes, despite what the manual says. You will need a Torx bit to unscrew it, but do not use a socket driver to turn it. Get a small spanner , or wench, and use it on the hex shaped part of the torx socket, while pressing the torx bit into the bolt. Don't over-tighten it when putting it back in. It just needs to be firm enough to hold it.

I replaced my torx with an allen head. Much easier to deal with.

 

[TriumPhil]

If you can remove the oil tank without removing the throttle bodies, then make sure you let us know how.

The TPS can be changed easily in a couple of minutes, despite what the manual says. You will need a Torx bit to unscrew it, but do not use a socket driver to turn it. Get a small spanner , or wench, and use it on the hex shaped part of the torx socket, while pressing the torx bit into the bolt. Don't over-tighten it when putting it back in. It just needs to be firm enough to hold it.

Personally, I would opt for the wench.

 

[steve59]

I swapped out a chevy small block in a similar way years back using a cherry picker to lift the motor up, push the truck back swap motors and push the truck back under my home made rack. those 60's chevys were pretty easy.
I hope your problem is solved and these tranny's are reliable.

 

[ozrider]

Thanks for checking out my thread, I've covered over 500 Kms over the last two days, trouble free and very happy

 

[CanberraR3]

Thanks for checking out my thread, I've covered over 500 Kms over the last two days, trouble free and very happy

That's great mate. How does it feel? Improvement?

 

[ozrider]

That's great mate. How does it feel? Improvement?

Yes much better, shifts a lot smoother, netural is easy to find.

 

[steve59]

Bought my 06 with 11000 miles and 2nd gear problems and 11000 miles later there really has been no change with 2nd gear. if I try and race the bike will not engage 2nd but if I ride normally the bike runs and I can roll on power in 2nd after engaging so no drag racing for me but I do most of my crazy stuff between 75-110 mph.