87 missing 2nd
 

I keep making an azz of myself cause I forget to try and break my ankle when shifting second.

Is this the nature of the beast? 1987 1000F

RE: 87 missing 2nd
 

Pull the shifter off and install it one notch in the downward position and see if that helps.

RE: 87 missing 2nd
 

I do it every once in a while and I have rode the bike over a year. I only do it when I am doing a hole shot for kicks. Otherwise I almost always hit it.

RE: 87 missing 2nd
 

I still do it on mine after 3 years. Usually when I am not concentrating or wearing different shoes.

The CBR has a long throw between 1st & 2nd

RE: 87 missing 2nd
 

Is it physically hard to change or just uncomfortable?

RE: 87 missing 2nd
 

I think just about every person on this forum have the same thing with 2 gear!!! We all slip it from time to time!! I had mine set for me and when I take a ride with different shoes I still do the same thing from time to time!! It takes a good hard long shift to get her in to 2!!! You will get use to her!!!

RE: 87 missing 2nd
 

I have size 12 feet. No problems generating plenty of leverage..... :D

RE: 87 missing 2nd
 

Okay, didn't know if my bike was defective...so basically it is the nature of the beast :) I will be sure to concentrate on 2nd instead of whats ahead of me :(

RE: 87 missing 2nd
 

Do both.