Hard shift?
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RE: Hard shift?
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Has anyone else had problems your bike "hard shifting"? Whenever I gear down, sometimes there's a loud CLUNK! (07 SB)
suggestions, input?
thanks guys
Has anyone else had problems your bike "hard shifting"? Whenever I gear down, sometimes there's a loud CLUNK! (07 SB)
suggestions, input?
thanks guys
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RE: Hard shift?
If you think something is bad wrong take it to your dealer if you want thepeace of mind, but, I guarante all your going to get is "thats normal" ! I don't think I've every owned any make (and I've had a few) bike that didn't Clunk going to first.
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ORIGINAL: pappy43
If you think something is bad wrong take it to your dealer if you want thepeace of mind, but, I guarante all your going to get is "thats normal" ! I don't think I've every owned any make (and I've had a few) bike that didn't Clunk going to first.
If you think something is bad wrong take it to your dealer if you want thepeace of mind, but, I guarante all your going to get is "thats normal" ! I don't think I've every owned any make (and I've had a few) bike that didn't Clunk going to first.
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RE: Hard shift?
Go get yourself some Redline Shockproof Heavy gear oil from Summit Racing or myoilshop.com and it will quiet that trans down a lot. Check it out at www.redlineoil.com
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To be honest...after owner several Harley's, i would be more concerned if it DID NOT make noise when shifting.
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RE: Hard shift?
If you want to reduce the "clunk" try slowing down more before down shifting .. anyway "clunk" is considered normal but should not be "hard to "downshift" this could be a problem, first check your trans fluid. I had a bike once that became hard to downship on very hot days.
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RE: Hard shift?
Hi prlswabbie,
Before you go off the deep end, try changing your transmission oil to Mobile 1, 75W 90 gear oil (synthetic) and your primary fluid to Type "F" ATF.
Good luck and have a good day.
Best,
Pixs.
Before you go off the deep end, try changing your transmission oil to Mobile 1, 75W 90 gear oil (synthetic) and your primary fluid to Type "F" ATF.
Good luck and have a good day.
Best,
Pixs.
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