I have a 04 GS500f and recently I rode it around and when I came to a stop then I could not shift into nuetral.  However when I'm riding the bike then I can shift to nuetral.  This morning I started the bike and I had no problem getting it into nuetral.  After it warmed up a bit, then I had the same problem.  Anyone have any ideas?

It depends partly on the mileage, I think, although the gearbox is usually more keen to shift when in motion. At ~8 000 km, getting things into neutral was a bit tricky for me, but things loosened up by ~11 000 km. 

Let the clutch lever out a little. Sometimes if the clutch is pulled completely to the handlebar it is hard to shift, especially finding neutral.

Pull the clutch lever with AUTHORITY...sometime the plates stick if you have a wimpy pull on the lever.

Quote from: Tjoe on December 29, 2006, 07:53:36 PM
I have a 04 GS500f and recently I rode it around and when I came to a stop then I could not shift into nuetral.  However when I'm riding the bike then I can shift to nuetral.  This morning I started the bike and I had no problem getting it into nuetral.  After it warmed up a bit, then I had the same problem.  Anyone have any ideas?

When you stop when warm does it just shift from 1-2 and from 2-1 back and forth without catching neutral?  If so put bike on centerstand and check oil level.  Is it over filled a bit?  If so, take a little out or just wait till it gets lower.

I know this can't possibly affect the shifting, but it does and it's been reported here before by others too.   

Sorry Jack motor oil overfill can effect the shift problem because I try it before. Just 500ml overfill!
The second reason a the motor oil too old.

Maybe some clutch cable adjustment will help?