Shifting R3T Sounds Awful

[Pedro]

If you have adjusted the clutch,I hope you still have the 2-3mm play in it or you will break the lifter shaft.

 

[Gothlander]

Overlooked often is the clutch lever pull adjustment, make sure it is set for maximum travel using the numbered dial.

 

[Blastedbones]

Just wear ear plugs.....:whistle:

 

[Willtill]

I don't like earplugs. Maybe I'll buy a boombox and ride with it on my shoulder, which would be especially appropriate if I begin wearing a do-rag.

That'll work :smoking:

 

[warp9.9]

When I shift my 2011 R3T from 1st into 2nd or downshift into 1st it sounds like a loud clang. I know that it's normal for those 2 shifts to be relatively loud but this seems seems excessive. It usually makes me cringe. I've adjusted the clutch at the grip and recently changed the oil (Castrol 10w50 4t). Any suggestions?

How many miles on the bike. I remmeber mine having a clunk in it until she broke in but not a loud clang.
And Goth is right you can have the right free play and not enough pull rotation on the lifter shaft. As well as what peter stated not enough free play will end up wearing or breaking you lifter shaft . to much pull rotation plus no free play can aslo break the lifter piece as the lifter shaft rotates to much and the bottom of the groove will hit the lifter piece trying to flex it but hardened parts do not flex very well.
remember the cable sheath length is also adjustable. There is more envovled to the clutch pull/actuating system then meets the eye.

 

[Willtill]

I like to check for free play on the actual clutch lever itself on the left front crankcase. I reach down and check free play directly on it.