First Gear Question
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First Gear Question
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]
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]
#2
RE: First Gear Question
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.
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.
#3
RE: First Gear Question
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
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
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RE: First Gear Question
Oppps...I read the subject line and thought that it was a question about your first ridding gear purchases... ?
ow well , its early here and I am still only on my second coffee..
BTW... Naga_Thai pretty much covered it ...
except for just one other thing ...
Having your idle too high will make the clunk stronger and louder
ow well , its early here and I am still only on my second coffee..
BTW... Naga_Thai pretty much covered it ...
except for just one other thing ...
Having your idle too high will make the clunk stronger and louder
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