Neutral Gear between fifth and sixth?

[Youkai]

Okay I know there can't be a neutral gear between fifth and sixth, but something happened. I was merging onto the interstate, following break-in procedure I was between 3500-4000 rpms. I was shifting from fifth gear to sixth gear when all of a sudden, I let the clutch out all the way and the rpms just climbed to 5500-6000 rpms and the bike just coasted with no power to the wheels. Could it be that these have a slipper clutch (I have heard about them but I don't think they do this anyway)? What do you guys think? It only happened once and I have 170 miles on the bike.

 

[PandaNin]

I have the same problem. I have 615 miles on mine. I say "problem" but I found that if when I go from 5th to 6th I really pull up hard it goes right in everytime. Still puzzling though.

 

[CorrodedAlien]

NOOBIE issue... Check the threads. Everybody has it, me included. Not a problem now, has not happened in over a year, just practice w/ the new ride.

 

[pure_ego]

yup.. false neutral..

if your bike is low mileage it'll happen a few times during break in...

synthetic oil after the break in makes it basically go away unless your really lazy with your shifts.

 

[IL_BusaBoy]

Haven't had it happen in a long time. Just make sure and shift it with some force.

 

[Sane_man]

Show your Busa "Whose its Daddy" by kicking it in gear. No more false neutrals.

 

[machfj]

Happens to me also, BUT NOT if I keep the shifter "up" with my toe until the clutch is engaged.
Mike In Illinois 2004 blk/purp 10,000 miles

 

[M rod]

2002 busa-just happened to me this weekend-first time ever and i have 11000 on my bike