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Clunky transmission

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by RogerRZ, Apr 15, 2016.

  1. RogerRZ

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    Hey all, the weather is finally getting nice up here in Canuckland, and I have been putting a few miles on the Maxim X. It goes like stink, compared to my CB400F, but compared to the little Honda, the Maxim seems to have a transmission that's been pulled from a 3 ton truck.

    If ridden like a little old lady, it shifts "ok-ish", but as soon as the wick is turned up, shifts become very clunky.

    Is this a character trait of these bikes, or is there something else I should be looking for? The clutch engages with the lever about an inch from the bar.
     
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    I guess it's just me...
     
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    Or it just could be that nobody saw your post yet.

    What oil are you running?
    Does the bike have the original clutch?
    Have you adjusted the clutch cable throwout?

    The transmission should feel comperable to the best transmissions of the mid 80's (because it was one of the best),
    If you're talking about the new CB400F, and not the mid 70's CB400F, then it will not feel anywhere near as slick, but should slide into the next gear easily.

    If you want to experience what a clunky transmission feels like, borrow any late 80's through early 2000's Moto Guzzi.
     
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    I might have been a little quick on the draw. Sorry about that...

    I am running Yamalube 10w40 mineral oil. As far as I can tell, I think it's the original clutch, but I can't say for sure. It doesnt look like the side covers have ever been off. It doesn't under any circumstance slip. I have not adjusted the throwout, as I wasn't able to find out any adjustment specs anywhere. I almost got to the end of the internets looking for this.

    I'm talking about my '76 CB400, and I honestly don't know how a transmission could shift any smoother than this, I have gone on quite a few dealer demo rides and any of the new bikes I have ridden don't have anything on the old Super Sport, shift quality-wise.

    Borrow a Guzzi? In this part of the world, it is a treat to even see one, they are that scarce. I don't think I would have seen ten of them, live in my lifetime. :)
     
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