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First gear with a bump

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by shangovi, Sep 18, 2012.

  1. shangovi

    shangovi Member

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    Recentlu i knoticed when I put the bike in first gear there is quite a "chunk" from the engine and a noticiable bump - is it just a clutch adjustment? or something worse?
     
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    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    How fast is it idling when you shift it? Engine warm or cold? What oil are you running.

    MN
     
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    Just warm (running with choke for a few mins) Idle around 1500rpm
     
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    Clutch adjustment; and what oil are you running?

    (Bear in mind that 1500 is a tad high and some degree of "clunk" is normal, especially when the trans is still cold.)
     
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    bigfitz - Castrol 4T 20W 50
    will try to get idle a little more down
     
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    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    Idle RPM should be 1050. 1500 the transmission would make a clunk when you put it in gear.
     
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