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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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On my 08 RK I have this "double clunk" when shifting UP through the gears. I have Mobil1 oil in all the holes. When shifting from 1st to 2nd it goes into gear and when I relax my foot it "clunks". Does this in 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th but not 4th to 5th or 5th to 6th. Is this matter of just tightening the shifter linkage??
 
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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Default RE: loose linkage?

Very easy to check it. just put your hands on the linkage and if its loose you will feel it, also check the foot levers.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; Doc
 
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