Shifting clunk

[TerryBlakeslee]

Afternoon All ~ I have a 09 R3T with 500 miles on it. When shifting it "Clunks" in pretty loud. Almost like an old Harley. Me being new to the Rocket family, I am not sure if this is normal. Clutch seem to be adjusted right.

 

[GPMAZ]

They do clunk going into first. For shifting beyond that you may want to try pre-loading the shifter. It makes the action much smoother, not quite Japanese like, but close.

 

[9Ball]

just be thankful it shifts at all...

 

[laraza]

Get's much better with miles

 

[rayjay]

Terry..mine improved quiet a bit after the first service

Ray

 

[scot in exile]

Mine has clunked from day one and 45000 miles later it still clunks the same as day one.

 

[xhdskip]

It's normal.
It'll get better after you get some miles on it.

 

[HellFire]

Yes, clunk they do ... mine still does after 16k. It's a little smoother than new, but not much. Those are some seriously BIG gears in there to handle the torque ... they do make noise. I typically don't use the clutch if I'm pulling on it hard, a slight burp on the throttle while "toeing" it works great for keeping the clutch from slipping under a load.

 

[Molinoman]

Have you had that first service yet? It'll get a little more smoother when they change out the semi-synthetic oil for the full synthetic oil. At 500 miles you are due for it, then not another "required" oil change till the 10,000 mile mark.

Dennis

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[TriumPhil]

All good points, Terry.

Take Cher's advice and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x-fkSYDtUY:D