Problem getting into neutral

[JohnnyH950]

Hi
Not sure if any one else is having this problem but after two years of trouble free riding I am finding it increasingly difficult to get my bike into neutral. When I do eventually find neutral after some delicate work with my boot whilst holding my breath, it still shows 1st gear on the display and I cannot put the side stand down without the engine cutting out. Any ideas?

[buzzardbilly]

I presume you have tried turning the the handlebar clutch cable adjuster a few turns out ? I, along with several others on this forum have found this to be the solution

[ChrisS]

+1 for checking clutch free play.  There's a fairly clear explanation in the manual how to do it. Cold engine,  make sure there is 3 to 4 mm of free play at the lever. 

[Funkster]

Another for the clutch being the issue.  I have span adjustable clutch lever and I had adjusted it to be closer to the grip. Caused problems changing gear in 1 and 2, as well as not finding neutral. 

So I adjusted the lever out and sorted the freeplay and its back to normal.

[Multi950]

Originally Posted by JohnnyH950

Hi
Not sure if any one else is having this problem but after two years of trouble free riding I am finding it increasingly difficult to get my bike into neutral. When I do eventually find neutral after some delicate work with my boot whilst holding my breath, it still shows 1st gear on the display and I cannot put the side stand down without the engine cutting out. Any ideas?

Besides what was mentioned already, chain tension oke?

[JohnnyH950]

Hi everyone
Thanks for your replies. Im away for work at the moment but looking forward to getting home and trying these tips.

[TO17NYB]

Johnny H , I have the same problem and I have diagnosed the gear selector Indicator switch which is located at the rear of the gearbox, i understand this not an unknown fault the switch sticks internally indicating 1st gear when in fact in neutral. My dealer is Ducati Manchester the switch is on order, once fitted I will confirm if that is a good fix. T

[JohnnyH950]

Thanks T. That sounds logical. I have adjusted the clutch cable as suggested and it is easier to get into neutral but the display still tells me it is 1st gear. I look forward to hearing how you get on.

Cheers.

Johnny

[20220727]

Having a hydraulic clutch doesn't make this issue go away, mine can be a real c@nt to find neutral or I get a line......with my old 950 it did get better with more miles, I'm just hoping my 1260 does the same as I'm only 2500miles in

[simonkraushaar]

my 950S doesn't suffer so much.  on my 2018 MS950 i had, i found it easiest to slip it into neutral whilst rolling to a stop...otherwise it was also a pig to select/find at times.