Jumps out of first gear?

Tripps said:

Probably detent spring, if that's the only symptom

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Boatingdave said:

Recent bike purchase (few weeks ago). Took her out for a run today and she jumped out of first a couple of times when accelerating from the junctions in a built up area (most of my riding to date has been motorways). On one of instances I gently let the clutch out with my foot on the gear pedal and it ‘clunked’ in to place. Is there a problem brewing or is it just me getting used to the bike or do I need to adjust any (clutch?).

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Jvheli said:

My feeling is poor clutch adjustment. These gen 1 Rockets have a finicky clutch. Adjusted poorly and it shifts difficult(clunky), leads to partial gear engagement and missed shifts.

My suggestion before you dive into a detent spring, is make sure your clutch adjustment is perfect!

If you are uncertain of how that’s done, pm me I’ll give you my phone number and I’ll walk you thru it.

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steve59 said:

I don't see what year your bike is, not sure it matters. My 06 would jump out of 1st gear if I gave it the beans and shortly b4 I traded it shifting gears sounded like a sledgehammer hitting an anvil! bit unsettling and my biggest excuse for trading it.

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Boatingdave said:

Recent bike purchase (few weeks ago). Took her out for a run today and she jumped out of first a couple of times when accelerating from the junctions in a built up area (most of my riding to date has been motorways). On one of instances I gently let the clutch out with my foot on the gear pedal and it ‘clunked’ in to place. Is there a problem brewing or is it just me getting used to the bike or do I need to adjust any (clutch?).

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