Tiger 1050 Gearbox problems when engine hot - stuck on first or second

Hi,

I just picked up a second-hand 2011 Tiger 1050 SE, 20,000 miles on the clock. About 45 minutes after I picked it up, I started noticing issues with the gearbox. After a bit more time on the bike, here is my best shot at an accurate description:

Note: These only happen when the engine is hot.

• When coming to a stop, I cannot switch from second to first without reving the engine.
• When stopped, I cannot move the gear lever away from first, it won't go into neutral or second. It just won't move. When I turn the engine off, it switches to neutral or second no problem. If I restart the engine, I can go from neutral to first but then same problem: cannot go back to neutral.

I tried:

• Checking the oil level: it is fine, about 3 quarters full. The dealer I picked it up from just changed it (or so they say).
• Playing around with clutch cable tension: Adjusted at the engine and lever. I tried both tightening up and slackening; no change.

When the bike is past second gear, there is no issue with gear change at all. I'm not sure what else to try. Should I change the oil anyway? The fact it only happens when the engine is hot points to oil or pressure-related issues in my opinion.

Any suggestion welcome.

Many thanks,

Bastien

 

Thank you all for your input.

It was indeed bought from a dealer, in High Wycombe. I live in Scotland so, cannot bring it back easily but they have been very helpful so far; they paid for a fault diagnosis from a local shop.

The shop I took it to checked all the basics (cooling system, oil, cables) and flushed the engine. This has made a major difference and I no longer get mis-shifts from first to second or get stuck in second. However, I still get the Neutral/stuck in 1st issue.

I am taking it to Triumph in a week and will definitely tell them to check the clutch plates (thanks for the suggestion, Red Thunder!).

The dealer is being very helpful so I cannot complain. I will let you know how it goes!

Thanks again!