Marbles in the gearbox
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11-15-2006, 01:39 AM
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Marbles in the gearbox
I found a false neutral between 4th and 5th gears this morning and it sounded like there was a bag of marbles rolling around in there. I gave the pedal a stab up a gear and it went in and was riding fine again.
The revs were pretty low (2k) and I didn't put much thought into the changes when it found the neutral.
Is this a case of my own poor riding skills or does it indicate there could be something wrong?
The revs were pretty low (2k) and I didn't put much thought into the changes when it found the neutral.
Is this a case of my own poor riding skills or does it indicate there could be something wrong?
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11-15-2006, 03:45 AM
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RE: Marbles in the gearbox
Mine doesn't like changes at low revs from fourth gear up. If I try for sixth at low revs (trying to be quiet around the edge of town) sometimes I can feel with my foot that it hasn't engaged, so I just keep the clutch in and pressure on the gear lever for an extra second or so until I feel it go in.
I wouldn't worry too much unless it keeps doing it, but I know mine prefers me to change above about 3K......I sometimes prefer to change above about 9K..... YeeeHaaa.
Dave.
Just a thought; you said "this morning". Was your gearbox still a bit cold, and oil a bit thick?
I wouldn't worry too much unless it keeps doing it, but I know mine prefers me to change above about 3K......I sometimes prefer to change above about 9K..... YeeeHaaa.
Dave.
Just a thought; you said "this morning". Was your gearbox still a bit cold, and oil a bit thick?
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11-15-2006, 06:54 AM
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RE: Marbles in the gearbox
keep the rev's up dood, 2k is just over idle, no where near close enough to upshift.
changing at that range will often give you a FN, particularly if you are lazy on the foot.
i suggest you ride around a few times, and keep a little pressure upwards on the gear selector, once appropriate revs are achieved the selector should pop it in to gear with no clutch. then make a mental note that that particular range is the bottom point at which your bike LIKES to change gears.
changing at that range will often give you a FN, particularly if you are lazy on the foot.
i suggest you ride around a few times, and keep a little pressure upwards on the gear selector, once appropriate revs are achieved the selector should pop it in to gear with no clutch. then make a mental note that that particular range is the bottom point at which your bike LIKES to change gears.
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11-16-2006, 01:09 AM
RE: Marbles in the gearbox
TRI !!!!!!! PLEASE return my marbles imeadiatly !!!!!!!! I lost mine about 2wks ago...(friends say) How did they end up in OZ, muchless in your gear box????!!!!!!! Please drop oil and tilt bike untill all have found there way out. Do not send then untill they are clean, and packed politely, in a plain brown wrapper. Address to "RIPP'N", lost marble reclamation foundation, general delivery, USA Warning; do not try to substitute inferior marbles... I will recognize them !!!!!!!! No put'n 'em in a old vegimite jar, displayed on your mantle!!!!!!
Thank you for your prompt attention ( I miss my marbles 8( ) Thanks M8 , Clean and free, Ripp'n
Thank you for your prompt attention ( I miss my marbles 8( ) Thanks M8 , Clean and free, Ripp'n
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