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Old June 8th, 2017, 02:20 AM   #4
Ducati999
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Originally Posted by JacRyann View Post
Your clutch-cable may not be releasing the clutch all the way. Do a push-test in neutral vs. clutch-in:

1. put bike in neutral and push it around
2. shift into 1st-gear, then squeeze clutch-lever and push

Is there any extra drag in case#2? If so, the clutch is dragging and messing up your shifts. Adjust lever for extra throw or tighten the cable (unscrew adjuster).
This is the first test^^ then if you don't find your clutch is dragging, try adjusting your shift lever. Any binding can cause missed shifts and the angle of the lever can reduce the throw during a shift and raise the effort required to switch gears. Also make sure you have enough oil in your bike. Lower oil levels can also cause issue with shifting into the higher gears.

Good luck and post up with what you find!

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