changing gears-clunk

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I have only seen this addressed once on this cite and really didnt see an answer. I have put about 5 hundred miles on my 2008 fz6, and I havent adjusted to the clunk when changing gears. Any suggestions?

 

[Xavias]

Time for an oil change, maybe?

But the FZ6 is known to have a bit of a clunky gearbox...

I don't know if mine is ever really bad, or if I really even notice it until I ride my friend's R6.

 

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Sorry guys, once I posted this I saw the related threads and got some good advice. M ine clunks in every gear especially first. Riding cruisers for so long might be the problem.I am surprised tha after 500 miles I havent adapted. Now that its got 1,500 miles on it I will start winding it up more in each gear, maybe that will help. Thanks for the reply Xavias.

 

[Botch]

Tim, I think your bike is still a bit in the "break-in" period and it should smooth out a bit more; using synthetic oil will help too, if you aren't already.
The only time I have a noticeable clunk anymore is when downshifting from 2nd, thru Neutral, to 1st. I actually welcome it then, I can tell by feel that I'm securely in 1st without averting my eyes to see if the Neutral light went out.