[99Sv650N]

Today when I was riding, (this is the only time it has ever happened) I was accelerating hard, WOT. I shifted to 2nd very quickly and got back on WOT. It held for a second or two then POP and it went into neutral and hit the rev limiter. This was the first time this has EVER happened. It didn't do it the rest of the ride. Should I be concerned? Or did it just slip out of gear?

 

[SV Mania]

Dude, you're screwed...

 

[Tweker]

Today when I was riding, (this is the only time it has ever happened) I was accelerating hard, WOT. I shifted to 2nd very quickly and got back on WOT. It held for a second or two then POP and it went into neutral and hit the rev limiter. This was the first time this has EVER happened. It didn't do it the rest of the ride. Should I be concerned? Or did it just slip out of gear?

it often happens to me when I accelerate hard >_< I hate it

 

[99Sv650N]

Dude, you're screwed...

Really? It just felt like it slipped out of gear, or like the gear wasn't all the way engaged, then slipped back into neutral. Just wondering what else would cause that? I have heard of sometimes if you dont get it all the way in gear when your shifting fast, it can just pop out of gear, thats what I am hoping it is. What else could that be though because it seemed to ride fine the rest of the way home...

 

[Tweker]

Really? It just felt like it slipped out of gear, or like the gear wasn't all the way engaged, then slipped back into neutral. Just wondering what else would cause that? I have heard of sometimes if you dont get it all the way in gear when your shifting fast, it can just pop out of gear, thats what I am hoping it is. What else could that be though because it seemed to ride fine the rest of the way home...

Don't listen to people that say ''your screwed'' without any explanation, they just want to get a higher post count. Someone serious will answer your question.

 

[99Sv650N]

Don't listen to people that say ''your screwed'' without any explanation, they just want to get a higher post count. Someone serious will answer your question.

lol I was starting to worry. I cant afford a new transmission! Or whatever it would be doing that... Im sure it wouldnt be cheap...

 

[andyauger]

Go to the FAQ section, Engine and Transmission, and look up my clutch mantra. Do the whole thing and try again.

 

[kmziegelbauer]

I have found that if I shift from first to second without using the clutch I dont have a problem at all.
Then again I do have a 2nd gen bike, dont know if there would be a difference?

 

[Veee]

this happened only once? nothing to worry about, it never got in gear fully.
it has nothing to do with clutch mantra

 

[coletrain12]

Never had it happen on my SV. But on my old Ninja I had it happen a few times. I did not do anything to that bike.. so...

 

[99Sv650N]

Ok cool thanks guys!!

 

[SVKneedragger]

I've learned the most common cause is bent shift forks. If that particular fork is bent just a little it won't allow the dogs on the gear to positively engage the dogs on the next gear and centrifugal force will make them jump apart. just my 2 cents but I'm by no means an expert.

 

[SpeedisaVirus]

Yeah, sounds like your downshift was half hearted and under load if popped out. Shift definitively. Thinks should be fine

 

[99Sv650N]

Yeah, sounds like your downshift was half hearted and under load if popped out. Shift definitively. Thinks should be fine

It was an upshift

 

[SpeedisaVirus]

Same thing.

 

[Frogger]

This has happened to once or twice, but each time I quickly realized that I had been a little bit lazy with the shift lever. If it was only once, it's possible you didn't fully engage second. Especially for 1-2, make sure it's a firm, full throw. If it becomes more common, then look for a solution.

 

[YoKramer]

Go to the FAQ section, Engine and Transmission, and look up my clutch mantra. Do the whole thing and try again.

And change your oil

 

[SV Mania]

Don't listen to people that say ''your screwed'' without any explanation, they just want to get a higher post count. Someone serious will answer your question.

**** dude you have me figured out. It's my dream to break 300 posts. /sarcasm off

For the OP, I was giving you a hard time. Your bike is fine. Take the advice that's already been posted here.