skikman Posted April 11, 2010 Posted April 11, 2010 when changing gear my bike revs a bit then kicks into gear.its ok if you go easy on the trottle also its ok going up hills in top gear[its not sliping if you know what i mean]can i adjust anything or do i need new plates,springs or what Quote
Guest Posted April 11, 2010 Posted April 11, 2010 lube the cable, could be it is sticking... 1st and cheapest option. Mandp.co.uk do a cable oiler, get one and some spray oil, NOT wd40 Quote
skikman Posted April 12, 2010 Author Posted April 12, 2010 lube the cable, could be it is sticking... 1st and cheapest option. Mandp.co.uk do a cable oiler, get one and some spray oil, NOT wd40done that still the same.it been a bit like that for some time but has got worse since i changed the oil 4 days ago.i just used the cheapest asda brand automotive 20w-50 oil. could that cause it? Quote
Guest Posted April 12, 2010 Posted April 12, 2010 lube the cable, could be it is sticking... 1st and cheapest option. Mandp.co.uk do a cable oiler, get one and some spray oil, NOT wd40done that still the same.it been a bit like that for some time but has got worse since i changed the oil 4 days ago.i just used the cheapest asda brand automotive 20w-50 oil. could that cause it?Cheapest ASDA brand Automotive oil..... CAR by any chance... if so get it drained and some BIKE oil in there instead 10W40 is usual......cars and bikes have different gearbox setups and car oil will cause a bike clutch to slip... Quote
skikman Posted April 12, 2010 Author Posted April 12, 2010 lube the cable, could be it is sticking... 1st and cheapest option. Mandp.co.uk do a cable oiler, get one and some spray oil, NOT wd40done that still the same.it been a bit like that for some time but has got worse since i changed the oil 4 days ago.i just used the cheapest asda brand automotive 20w-50 oil. could that cause it?Cheapest ASDA brand Automotive oil..... CAR by any chance... if so get it drained and some BIKE oil in there instead 10W40 is usual......cars and bikes have different gearbox setups and car oil will cause a bike clutch to slip...ok will do that.just a thought could it be somthing to do with gear selector Quote
Pete Posted April 12, 2010 Posted April 12, 2010 I'd change the oil pronto before worrying about the gear selector Car oil will make (most) bike clutches slip. I say most because some bikes have dry clutches (many Ducatis). So change the oil to some bike oil, Halfords stock it in the bike section, or just get it from a bike dealer or ebay, but certainly don't use car oil again and you'll be fine! Quote
Lumor_uk Posted April 13, 2010 Posted April 13, 2010 Wondered this as mine seems to do some weird clutch thing, I also have car oil in mine. Anyone else back up this claim or has everyone not been so stupid? Will give bike oil a try. Do motor factors sell bike oil? Don't want to go there and look a prat. They sold me a bike plate and battery. Quote
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