2008 Busa still has problems between 5th and 6th

[BusaJim08]

I baught my new 2008 Busa on Dec. 22nd 2007 and the new model still has the issues of a false nuetral between 5th and 6th. It seems to accept quick shifting for gears 1-5 but wants a solid hard shift in order to avoid a false nuetral between 5th and 6th. I now have 600ish miles and it still is doing it has anyone with an 08 seen any improvements after the first 1000-2000 miles?
Other than that I love the 2008 Hayabusa

 

[Aquaman]

KS waterbug (member here) started a thread that you should post in where he is trying to get all and any problems posted in.
Welcome  

Here ya go.
Report 2008 issues here.

 

[GSX1300R-T]

I baught my new 2008 Busa on Dec. 22nd 2007 and the new model still has the issues of a false nuetral between 5th and 6th. It seems to accept quick shifting for gears 1-5 but wants a solid hard shift in order to avoid a false nuetral between 5th and 6th. I now have 600ish miles and it still is doing it has anyone with an 08 seen any improvements after the first 1000-2000 miles?
Other than that I love the 2008 Hayabusa

New Busa owners everywhere have dealt with this issue. My 01 had the same issue for the first 1000 miles. After that,.........smooth sailing!!! Give her time!!

 

[05 Busa LE]

My '05 had the same problem between 4-5 and 5-6, but it went away somewhere between 900-1,000 miles. Keep us updated.

 

[greyrocket]

i have 1100 miles on mine and it has not happened once. now my 03 does every so often. shift like you mean it

 

[roadthing]

I baught my new 2008 Busa on Dec. 22nd 2007 and the new model still has the issues of a false nuetral between 5th and 6th. It seems to accept quick shifting for gears 1-5 but wants a solid hard shift in order to avoid a false nuetral between 5th and 6th. I now have 600ish miles and it still is doing it has anyone with an 08 seen any improvements after the first 1000-2000 miles?
Other than that I love the 2008 Hayabusa

A riding buddy of mine had that happen right up until he had the 600 mile oil/filter change. He also had a nagging problem shifting the bike into first (experienced rider). He hasn't had any shifting, or false neutral since the oil/filter change.

 

[Elganja]

I baught my new 2008 Busa on Dec. 22nd 2007 and the new model still has the issues of a false nuetral between 5th and 6th. It seems to accept quick shifting for gears 1-5 but wants a solid hard shift in order to avoid a false nuetral between 5th and 6th. I now have 600ish miles and it still is doing it has anyone with an 08 seen any improvements after the first 1000-2000 miles?
Other than that I love the 2008 Hayabusa

A riding buddy of mine had that happen right up until he had the 600 mile oil/filter change. He also had a nagging problem shifting the bike into first (experienced rider). He hasn't had any shifting, or false neutral since the oil/filter change.

i had some issues getting into 1st also after being in neutral.

My bike only has 170miles on it so i'll give it a little more time.

 

[brandue]

I have had a hard time shifting from neutrel into first also. About 400 miles on bike.

 

[BusaJim08]

Thanks for all the speedy replies. This is my 5th bike, but first Busa. I love it and am definately willing to give it some time. I will keep watching the postings.

 

[Spike]

For years while I rode my 50-60'ish HP Vstar I would have killed someone for a 6th gear. Now that I have 6th gear I can't remember the last time I needed it.

Either way I do recall the false neutral between 5th and 6th but after the break-in period that seemed to go away.

 

[qman]

shift at a higher rpm

 

[LadyHawk]

I have had a hard time shifting from neutrel into first also. About 400 miles on bike.

Release the clutch just a bit and try it.

It'll smooth out after a while.

Mine used to, not so much any more. 7k miles.

 

[drhixson]

yea i have the same problem on mine. i agree that when i shift at higher rpms it does not happen that much

 

[Sloto200]

I have an 05 and mine did it until i broke it in. Once i got about 1500 or so miles on it and changed the oil a few times it hasnt done it since.

 

[silverfreak]

1600 miles and no shifting problems here.580 miles this weekend.what a ride.bike is more impressive everytime i get on it.gotta love west texas.cruise the century mark for over 100 miles and never see the popo.that makes it fun.

 

[hans]

My '02 still does it after 27,000 miles and my '08 does it after 1,000.

 

[daiken]

840 miles and no shift problems

 

[Got-Busa?]

I've never had this problem on either of my BUSA's. 01(10k-miles) & 03 (3k)...we'll see if my 08 does it...

 

[BusaWhipped]

It takes about a 1000 miles for the Busa to train you.