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Periodic gear grind from first gear into second ?

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Default Periodic gear grind from first gear into second ?

I've been noticing a "periodic" gear grind going into second gear. I can't quite pin it down with RPM's ... Meaning it does "seem" to occur with higher RPM's but, I have had it happen at lower to normal RPM's... Bike seems to be running fine otherwise, no other problems in other gears ... Occasionally I feel a tap on my foot from the shifter as well going into second ? Anyone have a similar occurrence ???
 
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