*resolved* 696 issues, Trans stuck in second gear. Can't shift.

[Veloce-Fino]

On the way to class today, bike was warm running as usual. I pulled up to a stop sign went to drop into first and the shifter went to the floor and stayed there. I killed the bike and hopped off. Tried to roll but stuck in gear. Clutched it and rolls fine so clutch appears to be working properly.

Started bike back up and I can hear sort of a whining. It is a new sound and not something that was there previously.

Tried to man-handle the shifter back to neutral but it will not budge at all. Pushed the bike back to the house down the road and headed back to class in the car.

I have not had a chance to check anything yet but I can tell you in the 10 minutes I spent troubleshooting there appears to be quick fix.

I am second owner and bike was purchased dec of 08 so 2yr warranty is still in effect.

Please help!

[Raux]

search tech.. i think i remember another person having a similar problem.

[ducpainter]

Sounds like the shifter drum over rotated.

It could be a broken spring or just an adjustment.

...and yes there are several threads and pics on the forum.

[Veloce-Fino]

Sounds like the shifter drum over rotated.

It could be a broken spring or just an adjustment.

...and yes there are several threads and pics on the forum.

Found one applicable thread
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=8154.0

[ducpainter]

Found one applicable thread
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=8154.0

This might be more help.

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=38656.msg686152#msg686152

[Veloce-Fino]

This might be more help.

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=38656.msg686152#msg686152

Grazi

[chisel]

Had the same problem. Pulled the cover on that side of the engine. The mounting for the shifter arm is slotted allowing adjustment. It was installed too "tight" from the factory so when it wore a slight amount, it got stuck in the down position. I re-adjusted it, installed the cover, re-filled with oil. Been fine for 4000 miles.

[Veloce-Fino]

Had the same problem. Pulled the cover on that side of the engine. The mounting for the shifter arm is slotted allowing adjustment. It was installed too "tight" from the factory so when it wore a slight amount, it got stuck in the down position. I re-adjusted it, installed the cover, re-filled with oil. Been fine for 4000 miles.

Shit, it sounds super simple.... unfortunately I'm back at school and my garage and tools are hours away. Hopefully under warranty I'll be able to get roadside assistance and have it taken to a dealer. Nearest one is an hour away.

[obsidian gt]

I had the exact same issue with mine, at mile 26!!  I downshifted into 1st came to a stop, started off to merge onto a 4 lane highway, went to shift into 2nd...nope, stuck!  Got it back to the dealership, and long story short there was a faulty detent spring, and apparently it allowed the shift linkage to travel past the stop and get stuck.  I'd start with that.   

[citizin]

I hate having bike issues on the way to class...sits on your mind all day.

[Veloce-Fino]

I hate having bike issues on the way to class...sits on your mind all day.

^ yep, Could not focus one bit. Bike was picked up today and taken to the dealer. I have not heard anything from then yet.

[citizin]

Well good luck. Let us know what the deal is

[Veloce-Fino]

Update on the bike. This is a crazy story....

Bike was at dealer for 2 weeks before it was looked at.

tech opens up the side case and says no springs were broken but an adjustment needs to be made which was causing the shifter to travel beyond the stops and get locked in position. Dealer fixes the bike and tells me there is a parts kit from ducati that permanently fixes this issue. He then tells me it will take 2 weeks to get here but gives me the bike for the mean time saying "it will probably never happen again but lets install the kit just in case"

So we order the kit and I ride the bike home. A nice 50 minutes on the highway (I81S) and I'm back at my apt.

Bike sits for one day until Sunday when I hop on to go for a nice ride. About 1.5 miles from my apt. the bike breaks again in the exact same fasion. Shifter locked completely down, unable to budge it. This time it's in neutral so I can't limp it home..... I would push it but it's all uphill...

So now my bike is sitting in a public parking lot at the end of the college party street. 2 years ago I watched a drunk guy kick a gsxr600 over to look "tough" in the very same spot. I'm sitting here shitting myself waiting for the bike to get stolen or vandalized.

Called the dealer to arrange ANOTHER pickup at 12pm today. Never called me back.... no telling when they will come get it . My guess is wednesday.


This has been one amazingly huge headache. I have had the duc for <6 months and it has broken twice....

Needless to say my friend on his ZX6r has never had an issue in 4 years.... WTF

[Veloce-Fino]

Figured this was worth another post....

Sunday after the bike breaks down I get a lift from a stranger back to my apt. so I can take the cage.... LO AND BEHOLD someone SLASHED both of my rear tires..... $200 later I have a car again and no bike still...


I really have the worst luck known to man...It's a fact.

[asherrick]

Sorry to hear about your troubles!  I was at the dealer yesterday and heard them talking about picking a bike up from Ship again; I figured it must be yours.  I had the shift kit installed on my bike under warranty.  In typical Ducati fashion it took a few weeks for the parts to come in.  Granted, my bike wasn't having the same issue as yours; I was getting false neutrals.