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Offline lassenc

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Sticky gearbox
« on: March 11, 2006, 01:00:58 PM »
Within the last 500km I've done, my gearbox seem to have become more sticky.

I'm running 10/40w oil, non-synthetic.

Sometimes my gearshiftlever sticks a bit when I've gotten it down in first gear.

What should I do? Change the shifter seal and oil as a start?
« Last Edit: March 11, 2006, 01:02:31 PM by lassenc »
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Re: Sticky gearbox
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2006, 02:23:40 PM »
The shifter seal just keeps oil in the bike.  If it leaks, replace it.  It won't change how the transmission shifts.

Change the oil is a good plan.  10/40 is fine.  Use an oil that is blended with an additive package designed for motorcycles, not autos.  A dragging wet clutch preloads the transmision gears, making the shift process less than free moving.

You should check your clutch adjustment, as well.

Cheers,



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Offline lassenc

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Re: Sticky gearbox
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2006, 02:48:51 PM »
Quote from: TwoTired on March 11, 2006, 02:23:40 PM
The shifter seal just keeps oil in the bike.  If it leaks, replace it.  It won't change how the transmission shifts.

Change the oil is a good plan.  10/40 is fine.  Use an oil that is blended with an additive package designed for motorcycles, not autos.  A dragging wet clutch preloads the transmision gears, making the shift process less than free moving.

You should check your clutch adjustment, as well.

Cheers,


Clutch is welltuned, I'll change the oil then :)
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Re: Sticky gearbox
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2006, 03:14:41 PM »
The engine is getting hot…..sort your pipes out also  ;)
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Offline Magpie

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Re: Sticky gearbox
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2006, 09:08:37 AM »
I found this article in the tech library when trying to fix an noisy clutch, crunchy shifting and hard to find neutral. It helped mine, may be good for yours. A good read if nothing else.
http://sohc4.us/node/44
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Re: Sticky gearbox
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2006, 10:55:55 AM »
thanks magpie...good article...helll I just threw my plates in...time to go back to the shop ;D
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