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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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This is on a buddy's 2005 RK - when he shifts into first, he gets about a 1 second grinding noise then it clunks in.

Is this just a matter of clutch adjustment?
 
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Sounds like a clutch adjustment is in order may want to change the tranny lube to bel ray or similiar gear oil.
 
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Originally Posted by Keithhu
This is on a buddy's 2005 RK - when he shifts into first, he gets about a 1 second grinding noise then it clunks in.

Is this just a matter of clutch adjustment?
Clutch and/or primary chain adjustment.
 
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