What makes a clunk when engaging first gear while stopped?
If I am stopped with the bike in neutral, then hold the clutch all the way in while I put the bike in first gear (while at idle) the bike surges forward with a quick jerk. It makes a CLUNK sound too. The bike doesn’t move enough to make me have to move my right foot on the pavement.
What kind of engine does a Yamaha XJ6 have?
With its ‘baby Yamaha FZ-1 ’ looks and sit-up-and-beg riding position this is a very cheap way to get your rocks off. On top of all the fun it’ll dish out, it’s also easy to get on with, comfy and well-built too. The Yamaha XJ6 has a new tubular steel diamond type chassis, using the engine as a stressed member, to save weight and add strength.
What kind of riding position does a Yamaha XJ6 have?
Aside from the lack of fairing, it had exactly the same spec, but somehow losing the plastics transformed the Yamaha from sensible budget middleweight to exciting mini streetfighter. With its ‘baby Yamaha FZ-1 ’ looks and sit-up-and-beg riding position the XJ6 was a very cheap way to get your rocks off.
If I am stopped with the bike in neutral, then hold the clutch all the way in while I put the bike in first gear (while at idle) the bike surges forward with a quick jerk. It makes a CLUNK sound too. The bike doesn’t move enough to make me have to move my right foot on the pavement.
What causes a small clunk when starting a car?
There is always some slack between the transmission shaft and the gear internal splines. Slack between the gears, slack here and there, even though it is just a few thousandts of an inch will all add up to a small “clunk”. Ok, this sounds like you have a clutch drag issue. This can happen with wet clutches.
Why does my car make a clunking noise when I shift gears?
Broken or loose transmission or engine mounts cause the transmission to move… If your transmission mount or engine mount becomes loose or breaks, you may hear clunking noises whenever you make a sudden change in speed or whenever you shift gears, due to the movement of the unsecure mount.
Why is my gear shift on my Harley Davidson hard?
If you are experiencing Harley neutral issues, “hard neutral”, or having a tough time shifting your Harley, you may need to address your Harley-Davidson gear shift linkage as an assembly. Sometimes, a misaligned shift linkage will be obvious to diagnose.
Why does my transmission clunk when going into 1st gear?
Its not uncommon for a transmission to clunk a little going into 1st, however it shouldn’t jerk. My first guess would be the clutch cable needs adjustment. Perhaps its not letting the clutch fully disengage. The dealership did have to adjust the clutch cable it on its first 600 mile maintenance.
There is always some slack between the transmission shaft and the gear internal splines. Slack between the gears, slack here and there, even though it is just a few thousandts of an inch will all add up to a small “clunk”. Ok, this sounds like you have a clutch drag issue. This can happen with wet clutches.
If you are experiencing Harley neutral issues, “hard neutral”, or having a tough time shifting your Harley, you may need to address your Harley-Davidson gear shift linkage as an assembly. Sometimes, a misaligned shift linkage will be obvious to diagnose.
When do I need to fix my Harley shift linkage?
More great content is available when you sign up for a Fix My Hog Video Membership! If you are experiencing Harley neutral issues, “hard neutral”, or having a tough time shifting your Harley, you may need to address your Harley-Davidson gear shift linkage as an assembly. Sometimes, a misaligned shift linkage will be obvious to diagnose.
Why does my bike clunk when I idle?
The bike doesn’t move enough to make me have to move my right foot on the pavement. It just sounds like it isn’t good for the transmission. It does this when warm (hours warm) and when a little cold (idling until the bike slows down the idle automatically).
Why does my bike make a clunk sound?
It makes a CLUNK sound too. The bike doesn’t move enough to make me have to move my right foot on the pavement. It just sounds like it isn’t good for the transmission. It does this when warm (hours warm) and when a little cold (idling until the bike slows down the idle automatically). Is that normal?
The bike doesn’t move enough to make me have to move my right foot on the pavement. It just sounds like it isn’t good for the transmission. It does this when warm (hours warm) and when a little cold (idling until the bike slows down the idle automatically).
It makes a CLUNK sound too. The bike doesn’t move enough to make me have to move my right foot on the pavement. It just sounds like it isn’t good for the transmission. It does this when warm (hours warm) and when a little cold (idling until the bike slows down the idle automatically). Is that normal?
Is it normal to jam your clutch into first gear?
Its definitely normal, just make sure you don’t “feather” it into first or you will likely hear a grinding, you can’t hurt it by jamming it into gear, especially on a sportbike. I forgot how much I enjoyed a hydraulic clutch… My bike does it really bad… It’s almost like it wants to get up and go.
Where does the clutch adjustment on a shadow go?
On your Shadow (and most bikes), the clutch adjustment happenat at the transmission where the cable goes in. Messing with the lever adjustment at the bars is mostly for fine-tuning. Get under your bike and just take a look. You shouldn’t have to get too dirty.
How to tell if your motorcycle’s clutch is going bad?
Since retiring as a Firefighter/EMT-B, I have dedicated myself to that purpose and became an MSF Rider Coach at the beginning of 2019. The more I learn, the better I can teach. DanDanTheFireman P.O. Box 1134 Vail, AZ 85641 *All persons watching these videos do so entirely at their own risk.
Its definitely normal, just make sure you don’t “feather” it into first or you will likely hear a grinding, you can’t hurt it by jamming it into gear, especially on a sportbike. I forgot how much I enjoyed a hydraulic clutch… My bike does it really bad… It’s almost like it wants to get up and go.
On your Shadow (and most bikes), the clutch adjustment happenat at the transmission where the cable goes in. Messing with the lever adjustment at the bars is mostly for fine-tuning. Get under your bike and just take a look. You shouldn’t have to get too dirty.
Is it normal to not have a clutch cable?
No clutch cable Its definitely normal, just make sure you don’t “feather” it into first or you will likely hear a grinding, you can’t hurt it by jamming it into gear, especially on a sportbike. I forgot how much I enjoyed a hydraulic clutch…
Why does my dog clunk when shifting into gear?
The dogs engage hard when they are in good condition and that clunk is usually a good sign not a bad one. Because of the way the dogs engage it is never recommended to slide it into gear since this causes excessive wear.
What’s the loud noise when you shift into gear?
There is a loud “clunk” noise when I shift into both forward and reverse. It goes into gear and stays in gear without any other problems, and it happens every time I shift into either gear.