[Gypsyjon]

I have no problem going up, it is going down that is a bear....this is from a guy who rode a Panhead for more years than I care to mention.. 

[GSS]

Tighten up the side to side slop in the linkage gentlemen and you will feel things clicking into place immediately

The GT has the same gearbox with better shifter bits.....zero false neutrals so far!

[MotoMike]

For a long while I was having this problem mainly between 4 & 5 gear as well as downshifting to maintain hill speed. It was also hard to find a gear again between downshifting and up shifting again to find it. I thought I may have had a manufacturing problem. It turns out, my problem was all technique. Through my riding program I was taught to use a firm foot and fully lift or press the shifter to it's limit. However, after some fatherly advice on my recent trip, I started shifting with more finesse and a lighter flick of the toe. I haven't had a problem since. 

[mattsz]

Well, there you go - conflicting advice.  It was bound to happen sooner or later!   

These things are so inconsistent, anything is worth a try to see if it helps for your bike...

[GSS]

No conflicts here  . Every single bit of advice by everyone is accurate!  You just need to find your personalized solution

Careful shifting and clutch cable adjustment, along with a fully broken in bike will settle almost all false neutral issues.....if you do have side to side play in the shifter, then there is absolutely no downside to the washer trick

[mattsz]

No conflicts here  . Every single bit of advice by everyone is accurate!  You just need to find your personalized solution

Well, maybe "conflicting" was a bit strong.

But MotoMike said, "Through my riding program I was taught to use a firm foot and fully lift or press the shifter to it's limit. However, after some fatherly advice on my recent trip, I started shifting with more finesse and a lighter flick of the toe. I haven't had a problem since."

And, Arizoni said, "It can't be tapped thru the gears like a Jap bike.  Shifting must be done with a long, positive, firm, determined stroke for each gear.  After riding it a while, we all get used to it."

So what's a newbie to think (not that Eagle56 is a newbie, I'm just sayin'...)?  But I agree, and did say... experiment and use what works for you...

[wildbill]

my last two bikes in the c5's the 015 and the 014 have been very good in the gearbox with no false neutrals -the best so far. the 013  was by far my worst bike! I think the problems are in the early year bikes and as the years roll by - the bike improve bit by bit