I own a 2006 CBR600RR, had it since it was 1 year old, 2900kms. It has now done 6700kms. I have noticed that recently it has become noticeable more difficult to shift from 1st to 2nd gear smoothly. Sometimes it feels a little sticky as you attempt to change out of first, as if something is holding it back. At lower revs this is not so evident, and it can feel quite normal, but at higher RPM it definately feelsdifferent - occasionally it wont pull out of first, almost as if there is still load on the transmission. I've adjusted the clutch freeplay a few times - it is definately within spec, and all other gear changes are as normal. Any ideas anybody? I really hope I don't have a transmission problem. I baby my bike, so this is quite upsetting really.

Thanks in advance for any comments.

 

follow the clutch cable all the way from the lever to the engine and see if the cable is pinched or ripped. i had a similar problem... i thought id be shelling out a lot for tranny to be fixed but it was just a simple clutch cable replacement.