Guest Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 is this normal?? Its starting to worry me....Thanks luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 explain a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 when im slowing to a halt from high speed, i hold the clutch in, step down, 4 3 2 and a loud HIT noise like the gear didnt change right when I go to first and I feel it kick back the gear pedal a bit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 if your traveling at speed then yes you are letting the clutch out between changes arent you ?you need to match the bike speed to the gear a lot of bikes give a clunk when going into 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 thanks stu ill be more careful with the clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 As stu m said " Match your bike speed to the gear " Most bikes make a clunk when going into first mate'y. My old aprilia use to make a big bang lol. I wouldnt worry fella unless it starts getting louder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I was told recently by those who should know to let the clutch out for each gear on a downshift wherever possible.I think the clunk is an audible indication that you are in 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest akey Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 OK quick tip for ya,Next time you are out on the bike, accelerate away in first and note what speed you change from first the second. its usually quite a low speed, dont drop back down into first until below that speed (as a guide only not a rule!)From what you describe is sounds like you are dropping into first a bit quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 i can't remember the last time i changed into first whilst moving!, stop in 2nd, neutral, then into first to move off.have you got a car? try getting that into 1st whilst moving, they don't like it either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdini Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Im with ciderboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Ok Im sure it must be coming down too fast, cheers for the help fellas!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I never know what gear i'm in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabcrosshook Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 The releasing the clutch when moving down gears is news to me, on my CBT when slowing down to the stop we were told to just tap down the gears and hold the clutch in all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 balls that up at speed and you'll lock up the rear wheel then probably visit casualty--why are you piddling about with 1st n 2nd they are for starting away and weaving thru traffic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 If I stop, lights, trafic etc, then i cant start from 2nd or third, it cuts out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabcrosshook Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 balls that up at speed and you'll lock up the rear wheel then probably visit casualty--why are you piddling about with 1st n 2nd they are for starting away and weaving thru traffic Was this a response to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 No Jab it was to Luke--he is dropping down the gears too fast at too high a speed by the sounds of it and not as you described which is the best way when slowing and that is what all the noise is about--no need to actually engage 1st until starting off from stationary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Okay cheers my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberwolf Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 i can't remember the last time i changed into first whilst moving!, stop in 2nd, neutral, then into first to move off.have you got a car? try getting that into 1st whilst moving, they don't like it either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I think that extra clunk is the selector going through neutral and then in to first. You're going through 2 gear positions in one go.If you have to bang it down in to first from neutral, try rolling your bike backwards a few inches, this can take pressure off selectors and forks in the box and they can move easier. (I have this problem sometimes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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