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Message started by MacAttack on 04/04/06 at 09:26:49

Title: Does harsh shifting settle down?
Post by MacAttack on 04/04/06 at 09:26:49

Hi everyone, please don't flame me for not searching, I'm new around here. I brought home a new S40 for my wife (she picked it out). I'm banished to my dual-sported XR650R. I love this new bike - stylish and simple. When I rode it home, it seemed to bang into gears a bit when shifting, unless I shifted rather slowly. Will this be loosening up over time, or is it something I'll need to pass on to my wife (shifting slowly)? I'm very gentle to bikes and want to treat her right.
Thanks! Mac ;D

Title: Re: Does harsh shifting settle down?
Post by Reelthing on 04/04/06 at 09:48:26

Over time the shifts smooth out - is it the bike or is it ones foot that learns is the debate.

Title: Re: Does harsh shifting settle down?
Post by MacAttack on 04/04/06 at 10:08:38

Thanks! yes, it's a learned thing too. And heck, there were only 5 miles on the bike... guess I could expect a bit of clutch drag. ;D

Title: Re: Does harsh shifting settle down?
Post by vroom1776 on 04/04/06 at 11:36:34

I suspect it will smooth out. I don't even use my clutch most of the time.

Title: Re: Does harsh shifting settle down?
Post by Ed_L. on 04/04/06 at 11:43:38

It smooths out after a couple thousand miles, if it is a real problem run 20-50 weight oil. Shifting into first from neutral can be a problem sometimes, just rock the bike or feather the clutch handle if it happens.

Title: Re: Does harsh shifting settle down?
Post by SavageDude on 04/04/06 at 16:58:05

I got my Suzi when she's brand new. Have the same problem but I learn to adapt to her shifting behavior. Kind of like adapting to my wife's ;D