HELP NEEDED - Issues with Gear Shifting after Clutch Switch Relocation

Hello,

I hope you’re all doing well. I’ve encountered a small problem with my Ducati 899 Panigale (2014 model year) and I’m hoping to tap into your expertise.

Recently, I relocated the clutch switch to the inside of the front fork. Since then, I’ve been having difficulties with the gear shifting. When the engine is turned off, I can no longer smoothly shift from first gear to neutral. The neutral keeps kicking out, and the first gear engages again. Interestingly, when I start the engine cold with the first gear engaged, the bike moves forward as expected.

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I’m puzzled by this issue and am hoping that someone among you might have an idea of what could be going wrong. Have any of you had similar experiences, or do you have insights into what might be causing this?

Additionally, I’m wondering if a gear reset via software might be necessary. I have Melcodiag, and I’m considering using it for this purpose. Has anyone tried this approach, and could it potentially resolve the shifting issue?

Any tips or assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Best regards,

nightrider899

What does the gear change lever that turns the shift shaft that goes into the engine look like? Best shifting is when it is 90º to the shift rod


(From Panigale service manual, but should get the idea)

SuperDomestique said:

What does the gear change lever that turns the shift shaft that goes into the engine look like? Best shifting is when it is 90º to the shift rod

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(From Panigale service manual, but should get the idea)

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I dont get what you mean?
Will resetting the gears via software solve my issue?

dash jumps from 1 to n

Is the gear indicated in the dashboard the problem, or is it actually not staying in gear? The gear position sensor is a common problem. Most likely, it is the sensor and replacing is the proper solution.

airjawed said:

Is the gear indicated in the dashboard the problem, or is it actually not staying in gear? The gear position sensor is a common problem. Most likely, it is the sensor and replacing is the proper solution.

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When I shift from 1st to neutral while the engine is turned off it pops back into 1st

nightrider899 said:

Recently, I relocated the clutch switch to the inside of the front fork. Since then, I’ve been having difficulties with the gear shifting.

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Inside the front fork? Why did you move it? If you unplug it, does it shift correctly?

I soldered the cable of the clutch switch(instead of crimping it).
then did a test drive
the issue didnt appear again.

SuperDomestique said:

What does the gear change lever that turns the shift shaft that goes into the engine look like? Best shifting is when it is 90º to the shift rod

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(From Panigale service manual, but should get the idea) From the internet...

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SuperDomestique said:

What does the gear change lever that turns the shift shaft that goes into the engine look like? Best shifting is when it is 90º to the shift rod

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(From Panigale service manual, but should get the idea)

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12/122/2023
Issue came back