Hi there guys , a little question to show my ignorance and inexperience

Ok I've only been riding for a few months and this is my first bike so have nothing to compare it with . But when I engage first gear from neutral there is quite a noticeable clunk , now this may just be a characteristic of the bike and a nice 'positive feel' to first gear. I have adjusted the drive chain 'cos it was a bit loose and it seems to be just the same as before . So is this normal or do I need to worry?[sm=feedback.gif]

 

Hi Hawkwind

This is normal. Relax....
When you pull in the clutch and select first gear you will get a clunk as the gearbox and clutch take up the slack to the chain.

This will be more noticeable when
[ol][*]cold - as cold oil and clutch "drag" a little more. This is normal.[*]old dirty oil - old oil and clutch "drag" a little more. This is NOT normal - change the oil.[*]The clutch is not disengaging properly - not likely your issue - more to followon this if required.[/ol]
Another thing - make sure your chain adjustment was as per the manual as you dont want it too tight.

 

Hi there Naga_Thai , thanks for the reply Yes chain is adjusted as per the manual , didn't want it too tight for obvious reasons . Oil was changed as soon as I got the bike , was a bit dirty but is nice and clean now

If anything when the bike is cold (and I mean cold , we've got sub zero temperatures at the moment[&:][&:][&:][&:] ) the clunk is less pronounced . So will stop worrying and enjoy the big freeze

 

Cheers Steve and good morning , will check the idle speed but I think its ok , probably just worrying about nothing .

 

Morning lads.
First gear select on a Honda has always been a "Drop the Hammer into a bucket" for me,i wouldn't be concerned about it.

 

Mine's the same as your Hawk, more pronounced when hot, so stop worrying.

 

i think every bike i have ever been on has done that so i wouldnt worry much