Shifting
Road Master
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From: Upstate, SC
RE: Shifting
I changed the oil in my primary yesterday. I always had the dealership do it before.The manual clearly states "32" ounces. "Do not overfill". So why did I drain 38 ounces? Neutral is a lot easier to find now with 32 ounces.
With the money the dealership charges, you would think they could get it right. This isn't the only example of poor workmanship from this service dept.
With the money the dealership charges, you would think they could get it right. This isn't the only example of poor workmanship from this service dept.
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From: Billings,Mt.
RE: Shifting
ORIGINAL: DaveMK
The manual clearly states "32" ounces. "Do not overfill". So why did I drain 38 ounces?
The manual clearly states "32" ounces. "Do not overfill". So why did I drain 38 ounces?
Some people just put in 1 qt., others like me add the extra.
My bike shifts fine with the higher level.
Other things to check for smoother shifting is.....primary and clutch adjustment and clutch cable for free operation.Lube the clutch cable.
Road Master
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From: Upstate, SC
RE: Shifting
My 02 service manual doesnt give the option of 32 oz "or to the bottom of the clutch spring". But it does say overfilling may cause difficulty in finding neutral at engine idle.
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RE: Shifting
ORIGINAL: Bigtwin
Has anyone ever experenced what I call stiff or stubborn shifting. When the bike is cold it seems to shift fine but when the bike warms up it is sometimes hard to shift into neutral when I am stoped. any suggestions?
Has anyone ever experenced what I call stiff or stubborn shifting. When the bike is cold it seems to shift fine but when the bike warms up it is sometimes hard to shift into neutral when I am stoped. any suggestions?
Think I'll take SoCal Pappy's advise and use a good syn oil
Peter
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