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Rabiraj Naidu
Rabiraj Naidu Posted on Jan 24, 2011
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BMW F650GS cannot shift down from neutral to first. Is it a broken spring for the down shifter and what is the part number and can an Aprilia Pegaso be used and what gaskets need to be changed

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Unfortunately I do not have the answer yet, but I will!!! I too am having the same problem with my 2006 F650GS I can easily, smoothly go up and down through all the gears but there simply isn't a first gear! It has been mysteriously replaced with neutral. I am totally down with time off here and there for virtually everything and everyone with the exception of first gear and maybe the sun!!!
Also the neutral light will not go off no matter what gear I'm in... it's like it's trying to fill in for first gear or something.
I've been told it might be a shifting fork but as you can see in the diagram below from

https://shop.maxbmw.com/fiche/DiagramsMain.aspx?vid=51602&diagram=11_2977

that 1st gear and 3rd gear share a shifting fork (part #10). Since I can easily use 3rd gear I should be able to use 1st. So unless I can get some useful information/advice on where to go I will take the engine out of the bike and tear it down and figure it out. What ever I find I will share with y'all!
BMW F650GS cannot shift down from neutral to - f650gs shifter-u5k2zpb5sjwye0thiffe3clc-d-0.jpg

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Hi Rabiraj,

Did you ever find an answer to this issue? I am experiencing the same issue with my F650GS single. It can go into all the other gears just not first, I was first having a bit of difficulty going to neutral but now when you gear all the way down it stops at Neutral and wont go further.

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    ofnoan Apr 27, 2019

    Hi... I am experiencing the same issue with my F650GS single. did you fix this problem?? If engine dismantling is required ??
    TNX

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SOURCE: 2005 yamaha r6 shift lever is limp

Wish I could be there to check it. Yes, the shift return torsion spring could be broken. No, the the shift tension spring is not the same as the torsion spring. The tension spring is not the problem. It just indexes the shift drum in proper position for each gear. The stopper screw could have a broken end. The torsion spring may not be hooked in position. It could also be that the shift lever needs to be removed and the bore cleaned free of mud and well as the shift shaft. Be sure the pedal shift lever is not bound up against anything.

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SOURCE: Oil Change on F650GS Twin

have a look on web sight ,,,www.maxbmwmotorcycles,com
you will find out all you need to know there
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