dropping out of first

[schoonerguy]

Hi- I have a 1996 R1100 R-after several attempts at fixing the old tranny I would up with the second generation tranny courtesy of BMW. The old problems are finally gone, but now the tranny just drops out of first gear into neutral-usually after coming to a stop at a light. Anyone else have this, or thoughts thereon?

Thanks in advance.

[MarkF]

Sometimes, not often, the tranny on my 2000 R1100R ends up in N after I was sure I shifted to 1st at a stop. I assumed I didn't shift it with enough gusto. Like I said it doesn't happen often.

MarkF

[Ghostryder]

My 96 RT did the same thing. I spoke to a couple of people and they came up with the same idea that Mark did. My friend called it a percision trans. the dealer called it clunky, either way the result was the same. Make sure you shift with gusto!!!!:bliss :bliss

[schoonerguy]

Thanks for your input, guys. I would up jamming my back pretty good by planting my foot down-I'll try a firmer shift-funny, tho, my jap bikes never had that problem for the past 30+ years of riding...:dunno

[Emoto]

These transmissions have 2-stage engagement dogs. What you describe can happen if you only get the first stage engaged.

[104030]

My 2000 RT had suffered the same. I found the pivot on the foot lever has plastic bushings that were worn enough to allow to cock to one side and jam. This would only allow partial engagement of First gear.
the bushings were easy to change and cheap.

[schoonerguy]

Thanks for that input. I notice that I can start off with first gear engaged, but then it simply pops out of gear. I'll check those bushings. The transmission was completely rebuilt with the mark 2 system-so I was hoping to avoid another lengthy loss of riding time.

[AntonLargiader]

Originally posted by schoonerguy
The transmission was completely rebuilt with the mark 2 system-so I was hoping to avoid another lengthy loss of riding time.

If I have my jargon straight, you still have the intermediate model transmission (M94). My understanding is that the M94 has the stepped shift dogs, which can (as mentioned) lead to this. The final tranny version (Mk1 mod 3 I'd call it) is the M97 and is much improved.

More details than you probably want here (http://www.largiader.com/articles/oiltrans.shtml).