Finding neutral - my 2 top tips

[GixxerChuck]

Option 1 - Try to select neutral from 2nd before you come to a stop by pulling in the clutch and gentle pressing down. I manage to get it 9 out of 10 with this method.
Option 2 - Flick the pedal down when in first. Yes, really. When stationary in first (clutch in obviously) apply a little downward pressure on the pedal and then slide your foot to the left and off the pedal, the pedal will ping up out of 1st but not strongly enough to reach 2nd leaving you feeling smug and in neutral.

You're welcome :smile-new:

 

[alex]

I want to try that second option!

 

[GixxerChuck]

I want to try that second option!

You?re gonna love it


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[oldwobbler]

No 2 sounds great

 

[alex]

I forgot to bring this back up...

I tested the push down, slide release at Portimao. Worked a treat, everytime.

Nice one!!

- Alex

 

[GixxerChuck]

I forgot to bring this back up...

I tested the push down, slide release at Portimao. Worked a treat, everytime.

Nice one!!

- Alex

It only took me 50,000 miles to work it out


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[alex]

Feels like cheating!!

- Alex

 

[dom501]

Is everyone having this problem... I took my bike for a service (not at BMW dealer) and he told me I neaded a new clutch! This has made me feel a lot better:fat:

 

[alex]

Neutral is a bitch to find on all RR's

- Alex

 

[Loupe]

Great info. I usually do the coast to lights thing to find neutral but I’ll be trying option 2 now.
I also found that all the gears were a nightmare when I bought new boots a few years ago.
Worth trying different boots if anyone else finds the gears difficult to engage.