996 stuck shift lever!

[zarn02]

Hey, more problems with my 996.

I was out on the highway, and without any warning (at least none that I noticed) my shift lever stuck between 2 and 3. I rode on in 3rd for a bit, and was fiddling with the lever with my foot, it found its way into 5th (I think) and won't budge anymore.

This aside, I know of no other problems with the bike. I've got a set of allen keys, and might be able to scare up some wrenches, but beyond that I'm probably out of luck for tools, as I'm stuck at a motel in a small town.

Anybody have any idea of what the problem might be, and how (or if) I can fix it? I'd rather not pay someone to come get the bike, and take it to a shop somewhere. That sounds extremely expensive.

Thanks.

[ducpainter]

Pull the left side cover.

Either the shifter is way out of adjustment or spring is broken.

[Speeddog]

+1

That's a tough 'roadside' fix.

Best of luck!

[Ducnial]

check your linkage to insure its not interfereing with the swingarm or sproket cover.

[coll0412]

Has the bike been dropped or crashed on the left side?

[OT_Ducati]

Pull the left side cover.

or spring is broken.

all of the sudden, it happens.
the return spring on the fork breaks.