It's strange, but no big deal, I can make mine do it every time I start the bike. If I don't let off the clutch after starting the bike it will not go into first. If I let go of it then apply again goes in like butter.
My last 2 bikes were Ducati's , I had a 2003 GSXR 750 up until 2009 , then I bought an 1198 Ducati and in 2013 I bought an 1199 Ducati so I am used to the track bikes .
I am looking forward into more of a do it all bike.
On the advice of my tuner, I broke mine in hard, after 50 miles I took it to 150 a few times and let it back off. Some people do this others not, but it worked for me.
I chatted with both Frank from Powerhouse and the owner of Boosted. Both of these men should know a thing or two about motors. They both said the modern cylinder coatings are up to the task of hard throttle far quicker than the manual says I did mine by the book because I am an old guy. But I'm told to ride it like I normally would after about 150 miles and it will be fine. YMMV. That said the only time I am going to get to 11,000 rpm is at the strip by short shifting into third . and that is just to say I did it. Under normal riding I doubt it will ever get to 8. But thats me
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