Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 1198 / 1098 / 848 > Neutral hard to select

[richie0449]

My 1098 is giving me a couple of problems. Can anyone offer advice.

1st. When it is in first gear but clutch lever pulled fully in the bike still creeps forward. I put it on the paddock stand and tried it and the rear wheel was moving pretty fast.

2nd. It is very difficult and sometimes impossible to select neutral. However if I turn bike off then turn ignition back on it slides to neutral with no problems.

I'm worried that the clutch isn't disengaging the gear first before changing and it's causing damage. The bike was serviced and a new clutch fitted o ly a couple months ago.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Richie.

[Dementor]

Try adjusting the clutch lever, If that doesn't work may need bleeding.

[dunlop0_1]

Did you have the problem as soon as the new clutch was fitted?

[richie0449]

Thanks lads. I have pazzo levers fitted and have adjusted them which hasn't sorted problem. I will get it to dealer and try bleeding the clutch.

The problem started about a week after the service and clutch fitted and has got progressively worse over time.

Thanks again Richie.

[dunlop0_1]

You can also try the following.

As mentioned the span/free play adjustment in the lever.
Bleed the system.
Dismantle and clean the clutch plates.

This should cure your problem. However, if the seals in the master and or slave cylinder are failing then fluid will pass by them. This would create the problem you are having.
An outside possibility is that the new plates have warped.

Post how you get on.

[richie0449]

Cheers. I am away from the bike just now but I will try all the above and report back.

Cheers again

Richie.