Hard to get into first
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Hard to get into first
Hey. sometimes its hard to get my bike into 1st gear. Every once in awhile while driving coming down from second i can feel the gears grinding and sometimes i have to try twice. Now when I'm in neutral and in running with some choke its hard to get it into first. instead of the "clunk" i get a sound like somethings rubbing on a chain. My gut is this is not right should I take it to get my clutch adjusted? would changing to a thicker primary/trans oil help?
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If you have no tools, you can't act on anyone's advice. Now with a service manual and a set of tools, you can do practically anything.
I'd start with primary chain adjustment, then adjust your clutch. Also, don't be afraid to shift forcefully, you won't break it
John
I'd start with primary chain adjustment, then adjust your clutch. Also, don't be afraid to shift forcefully, you won't break it
John
Last edited by John Harper; Sep 27, 2012 at 12:18 PM.
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If you have no tools, you can't act on anyone's advice. Now with a service manual and a set of tools, you can do practically anything.
I'd start with primary chain adjustment, then adjust your clutch. Also, don't be afraid to shift forcefully, you won't break it
John
I'd start with primary chain adjustment, then adjust your clutch. Also, don't be afraid to shift forcefully, you won't break it
John
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i feel like i do hit the shifter hard enough. I think im gonna get that tool and change the fluid to that mobile synthetic 75 w 90 and while im there check the adjustment. But it that oil good for fall riding I live in Michigan and its getting pretty chilly is that too thick? i see that a lot of ppl use that in their hd's
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Adjust the cable, and/or buy the right tool to remove and inspect primary, sure its less than an HD tech diagnosis, inpect chain/adjust swap fluid.
I think you can bend the shifter, possible the shift rod and possibly shift forks by forcing it, correct me if I am wrong.
I think you can bend the shifter, possible the shift rod and possibly shift forks by forcing it, correct me if I am wrong.