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Thanks again for all the replies. If they have another BMW Rally in Huntsville AL this Spring maybe I can find someone to give it a test drive. I am not familiar enough with what does or does feel normal when downshifting. I got into motorcycle ownership a little late in life-still learning. Thanks ...

I was discussing with someone and they felt that a "loose clutch basket" was the cause of my problem described below on previous posts. when downshifting at around 30-40 mph, bike does not always go into gear ( sort of a false neutral with clicking sound) until releasing clutch and giving ...

turned out to be a short in the wiring which also blew a fuse in the starter circuit.

Thanks for the responses

terminals look good...I've got a rat's nest inside the headlamp that I am going through. I did find some skinned wires but nothing yet to cause the issue. Still probing.

Stopped to eat on my 73 r75 this evening and when leaving bike would not start. Headlights work fine but oil pressure/charge indicator lights don't come on when ignition switch is engaged. Nothing happens when starter switch is depressed. Too late to look at it tonight. My guess is something open in...

It does help a lot giving a "blip" of the throttle just after clutch is released on the downshift. Gears always immediately latch into position as I do this....Thanks!. Any idea why this is required? Is there something worn or possibly out of adjustment or just the nature of the beast? I a...

Thanks for responses...hopefully a new tranny is not required yet. Not ruling out technique as I am new to the airhead realm. I have had the bike for about 6 months now and the false neutral seems to be getting more frequent rather that less though. It normally happens when downshifting at around 30...

I recently purchased a 73 R75/5 toaster. Occasionally when down shifting from 4th to 3rd or 3rd to 2nd, I go into what I call a false neutral-in other words bike does not go into lower gear and a slight chatter can sometimes be heard. I changed all fluids this weekend and adjusted clutch cable but f...