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[Kabal]

Typically, the reverse gear is not synchronized as compared to other gears. This is common for the majority of manual transmissions. Sometimes (or even often) when shifting into reverse the gears just aren't properly aligned to allow this to happen.

I have driven many standards and had this happen. For some reason it can go in spells, often for a while and then it will disappear. I wouldn't worry about it.

And yes, putting it into another gear and then into reverse will allow it to happen easier (as opposed to forcing it really hard).