On anything of a regular basis (eg. once a month) do you miss the shift from 1st to second gear and end up in neutral with a THUD or a CLUNK noise???
wanna know if its just me.
wanna know if its just me.
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Poll: missed shifts to 2nd?
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I know it happened right after i got my bike, but maybe only once or twice since... try pre-loading the shifter before shifting, it will possibly make a world of difference to you
MRGM
Junior Member
I've never had a clunk. I'll miss the shift if I'm being lazy and don't get on the shifter hard enough.
Pyro
Junior Asistant VP
What he said. Tried shifting without the clutch today though, that worked really well.
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wrightme43
If I have trouble with shifting into second for some reason and this may only be in my mind, I change the oil and it goes away for a long time.
Jeeze... don't tell him to change the oil again.... there isn't enough bandwidth...:cheer::rockon:
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wrightme43
LOL LOL
What kind did you use Lone?
What kind did you use Lone?
I don't remember ever ending up in neutral, but the clunk was definitely there. More so when the bike was cold...or maybe that was before I was warmed up lol
SovietRobot
Scourge Of Humanity
I never get a clunk when missing the shift to 2nd, but when I shift back into gear THEN I get a loud clunk.
Most of the time I hit neutral is when I'm acceleration to redline and trying to shift fast, and I grab a handful of throttle and hear the rev limiter sing.
Most of the time I hit neutral is when I'm acceleration to redline and trying to shift fast, and I grab a handful of throttle and hear the rev limiter sing.
damnpoor
Junior Member
It happens at lower speed. If you get the revs up higher the shift smooths out and it slips right in the way we like it. If you shift around 4K it's easy to miss 2nd and it clunks more. Shifting at 7 or 8K is much mo betta.
wildcardfz
Junior Member
I havent had the clunk but I have failed to get 2nd gear a few times. Every time it is at low speeds and low rpm's. I have a streach of road that all ways has lots of pine needles leaves or other stuff to slide on so I take it slow through that set of turns. Thats where i've had it happen to me the most.
Unseen
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Occasionally it happens when pulling up slowly, for instance in city traffic. Just kick it in a little harder and off we go.
Same as Rob, at first, there were a few times it happened but since then, I've developed the instinct to preload the shifter. I also adjusted it down a bit so I don't have to lift as far with my toes.
The clunk is always there, it's a Yamaha characteristic inherent to nearly all their bikes. I believe it is the awesome power of the engine being anxious while waiting to be unleashed. :thumbup:
The clunk is always there, it's a Yamaha characteristic inherent to nearly all their bikes. I believe it is the awesome power of the engine being anxious while waiting to be unleashed. :thumbup:
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I have on occasion but more often miss first gear coming down - oh I hate that.
I have thought that different riding footwear (boots for me) would effect shifting. Maybe try a different boot...?
I have thought that different riding footwear (boots for me) would effect shifting. Maybe try a different boot...?
Footwear can play a role. Some are thicker at the shift toe than others. Toy with the adjustment and you can move the lever up or down. Some folks, like me, have a limited range of movement in their feet/ankles, so adjusting the lever to a more downward position made shifting for me a lot easier. :thumbup:
DaveOTZ
Junior Member
Me too the other day next to a vespa and the dude thought I wanted to race...
Im goofy...
abacall
Speedy recovery
Sometimes I get lazy and don't preload the shifted, that's the only time it happens.
No big deal. The "clunk" is normal, but certainly less noticeable at higher RPMs.
No big deal. The "clunk" is normal, but certainly less noticeable at higher RPMs.
had it yesterday, tried to pull up fast, ended up making lots of noise and rolling lol 
felt VERY emberrased
felt VERY emberrased
And @ the results....
seems like it's a lower speed/rpm issue. The vast majority have had this issue so it seems to be a characteristic of the bike.
btw, what does everyone mean by "preload the shifter"? Apply pressure on the shifter with your foot before you start the actual "shift"?
abacall
Speedy recovery
^^Yep. Preloading will get you faster, more positive shifts. I try to preload every gear, up or down.
