Transmission advice!

REBLX136 said:

little advice needed, I’ve got a 65 plate Roadster and while all is well and she’s a cracking machine the gearbox takes some getting used to especially coming from the Thunderbird storm which had a fantastically smooth shift..

My point of concern could be self generated and compounded from reading all the horror stories of transmission failures etc, however I’ve noticed that shifting up into fourth gear offers a slight bit of resistance as compared to the others almost feels like a grind but it’s hard to tell I appreciate that the it’s a big old dog box so I’m not expecting a snikerty snick shift but I’d rather catch an issue before it develops. Any info or advice blokes can offer will be most appreciated.

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JRock said:

I've got to ask: What's a 65 plate Roadster?

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warp9.9 said:

Forst an one of the most important things is to jave the utch free play adjusted right 2 to 3 mm. Anymore and your still turning the inner hubb in the clutch. To much free play and you'll burn up the lifter shaft. Next and I'm only talking what I have noticed on the site. There are oils that act as if they have more lubricity then others although they have the same specifications. If you read alot you'll find that people find the transmition shifts easier/smoother using Mobile 1 4rt verses Castrol. I know Motul 300V 15W50 is a superior oil but does not last as long because its non detergent chemical make up. I bet one would get some good review's if they started running Amsoil's 20W50 motorcycle oil but its not been reported yet. Myself because of off the shelf availability use Redline 20W50 4rt motorcycle oil at the recommendation of megacycle cams (they also spoke highly about Motul oils. Anyway check the clutch 95% of the time the adjustment is out. Especially if it was done at the steelership. Or you were told it was done

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