Problem Shifting - Advice Please

2011 speed triple. Has a translogic quickshifter.

Today out of the blue I couldn't shift the gear from 1st to 2nd or any gears going up. I had to kick the crap out of it to shift. However from 1st to all the way up the quickshifter is super smooth. I just can't seem to shift it manually

Checked the clutch adjustment and it seems ok. I just replaced the chain and the slack seems ok. But this issue has only propped up after changing the chain and sprockets.

It just started happening on my way back through town. I'm lost

The shifting was so hard, I'm sitting here massaging my toes

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

 

I tried moving the shift between 1st n 2nd gentle with my hand n I can hear a clicking noise. Meaning I'm not going into 1st nor 2nd. The clicking noise is in between. Is that normal

 

Oh boy. I didn't change them, I gave it to a local shop n stood there watching them work on it. They used an impact gun to remove it and used a torque wrench to fit it back on. The sprockets are Triumph OEM. As you said I'll try and remove the front sprocket and see what's happening

 

^^^ I appreciate your time on this buddy. I'm 100% in agreement with you. The odd things is I rode the bike for about 2 hours and did not experience a single issue. I parked the bike had a coffee then fired her up and the shifting problems started.

I'll dig into it n update you all

 

^^^^ sure thing buddy. I'll give it a good look and get back to you.

 

They were a few people walking around my bike n pointing and talking about it. But they looked mature adults. Good point. I'll look at that 1st

 

Since I just installed new chain and sprocket, I am not sure they have adjusted the chain properly. I think they have left it on the tight side!!!

Mine is a 2011 speed triple. I am going to check for tight spots and adjust it from there. Would it be safe to say once I find the tight spot spinning the wheel on rear paddock stand then leave her on the side stand and adjust the chain to a slack of 35-40mm.

Thank you all

 

^^^
Thank you I will give that a go with many other things:
1 Check to make sure no loose bolts around the shifting area
2 Remove front sprocket cover and see if all good
3 Check the chain adjustment
4 Readjust the clutch cable - 2-3mm free play at the lever / Clutch cover side a wee bit of free play, I am not sure what it's called - Actuator??

Clutch Adjustment recap -
Lever - Dial in all the way in towards the clutch perch
Clutch cover side loosen the lock nuts and adjust until you feel a wee bit of a play on the cable then lock into place.
Back at the clutch lever - Dial the adjuster out until there is a 2-3 mm free play between the clutch lever and the clutch perch.

Would you be able to kindly confirm if I am going about the right way.

Kind regards
H

 

Ok here we go. ...

Chain slack was around 50mm. Reduced it now n it's somewhere around 35mm.

Adjusted the clutch cable.

Checked the sprocket n nothing out ordinary

Shifting linkage bolts are all good.

Fired the bike up. Held my breath and put it in 1st. I didn't even realise it's gone into 1st. Super smooth.

Drove around in the car park n went for 2nd...again super smooth.

So I think the clutch went out of adjustment n now sorted. I'd know more once I take her out for a good blast. Touch wood. ...I hope she behaves herself

Thank you all lovely people for guiding me. I very much appreciate your help. I'll give more updates if I get the chance to take the bike for a blast.

 

Thank you MickEng

You are spot on MickENg noticing that bracket and the rusty nut.

The bracket is the one connected to the translogic QS. It was me did the fitting and obviously I didn't do a good job of it. I was a little concerned about the male thread not coming through then after a while it just slipped my mind until yesterday when I was looking at it. You are again right on the bracket.....it does have threads in them. I will source a longer bolt and maybe even dab a little Locktite. As for the sprocket nut, now that you have mentioned it, its going to be bugging me. So I shall remove the cover and dab a little oil and keep it clean and maybe tap that washer to sit flush against the nut

Seriously MickEng....Thanks a million for taking the time to guide me through this buddy.

I just hope this shifting issue doesn't prop up again once the engine is properly warmed up and going for a good run. Just keeping my fingers crossed

 

The bike only goes out for a weekend ride (providing it's not wet) and I always clean and lube the chain. Also I thought the Scottoiler would make my wheel messy

I use a lube called Belray Blu Tac. Super sticky and does not fling.

http://www.belray.com/bel-ray-blue-tac-chain-lube

If the Scotoiler won't make the wheels messy then I will defo be interested as it would constantly keep my chain lubed. One less thing for me to worry about