| Author | Message | ||
     Macbuell |
During my last couple of rides the transmission has made a strange clunk noise when shifting from first to second under hard acceleration. The clutch is not slipping. It is almost like it is taking an extra half second to engage and when it does engage, you here the clunk. Shifting under normal acceleration is fine. No problems, slips, noises, whatsoever. Does anyone have any idea what this is and if I should worry about it or get it checked out? | ||
| Kcfirebolt |
I am trying to remember, but I think mine was pretty clunky when I first got it, but seems to have gotten better as the miles have racked up (13K). My engagement is smoother, but I seem to have more false neutrals now than I did in the early going. How many miles do you have? | ||
| Darthane |
Ditto what KC said, and is your tranny fluid level correct? Are you using regular or synthetics? | ||
| Apex1 |
I notice sometimes I can actually hear the clutch fully disengaging inside the primary. Has more to do with the lever action than a problem in the transmission, though. Inspect the primary chain tension asap. It is critical for smooth operation. BTW, I rode a brand new XB12S a few weeks ago, and it shifted far better than my 9 ever has! | ||
| Macbuell |
I have 3,500 miles on the bike and I run with Synthetic oil. I also get a lot of false nuetrals in between first and second. I spoke with a tech at my dealership yesterday and he thought that I just needed an adjustment to the transmission. | ||
| Darthane |
Well, the primary, not the 'transmission', but yeah. It could probably use an adjustment, especially if it's never been done before. | ||
| Mikej |
Primary chain adjustment, clutch adjustment, shifter fork pin and spring check, general nut and bolt tightness checks. If they need to get into the transmission then it becomes a major hassle. Keep us posted on what they find. | ||
| Macbuell |
As you could easily surmise, I am not the most mechanically inclined. I am very consciences about my motorcycles though and am learning more and more by the day thanks to you guys. FYI, the tech mentioned adjustment but did not mention what needed the adjusting and I forgot to ask. Thanks for the help and I will let you all know what is determined when I bring the bike in to have the rear tire changed next week. |
