FE/FC ‘17 Fe450 Neutral Hunting.

Morning All,

New here and I know these topics have come up many times before, so I apologize for redundancy of topics. Two “issues” currently driving me mad, #1 being the most problematic.

1.) Can almost NEVER find neutral on an idling, stationary, warm bike. Turn bike off and boom there it is, a simple half click up from 1st EVERY time.

2.) Bike off, in gear, cold, clutch lever pulled... won’t roll. Better when warm, but still difficult, doesn’t roll like neutral. (Sounds like maybe this is normal?)


Facts;

-2017 FE450
-VERY low miles/time; 300 miles/9hrs (2nd owner and recently purchased from very responsible original owner)
-Rekluse slave cylinder only (not clutch) OEM Magura slave failed early (as many do).
-Currently has MME levers, but does the same things (1&2) w/ OEM lever installed.
-Have bled clutch numerous times now. Clutch feel is great.
-Fresh oil.

Thank you!!

Tom

Our 501 did the same thing, got much better after about 1000 miles and a few oil changes

Thanks! The more research/digging I do, it sure seems like the norm or at least very common. I really appreciate the reply.

-Tom

My 2018 did this until I replaced the slave cylinder with an adjustable rekluse. Now neutral is easy to find reliably. I bought it used with 80 hours and 1800 miles. When I removed the stock slave cylinder, the rubber diaphragm was badly degraded.