jimmystartup Posted September 25, 2003 Posted September 25, 2003 Hey all, I'm new to the BB and have noticed a really firm 'clunk' when I shift into first at a stand-still. The bike seems to jump forward as the gear falls into place. Is there an adjustment for this? Do I need an oil change? Any thoughts appreciated! Gracias. Quote
matey_peeps Posted September 25, 2003 Posted September 25, 2003 jimmy! welcome! nah it's a honda thing. well it's a motorcycle thing really, non-synchronized trans and wet clutches and all. of course you might need an oil change if it's been over 3k or the bike is new to you. Quote
XX Posted September 25, 2003 Posted September 25, 2003 my 2002 does this. my 97 did this. my 98 vfr800 did this. and my 94 vfr750 did this. heck, all the motorsickles i've ever ridden did this, i just thought it was a motorsickle thing. must be a honda thing, like he said :grin: Quote
jimmystartup Posted September 25, 2003 Author Posted September 25, 2003 matey_peeps, thanks for the welcome. Didn't I just see you over in STN? Anyway, my ZX6 did this but I've had others that didn't. I think I recall an oil change made a real difference. I'll try that. Quote
N1K Posted September 25, 2003 Posted September 25, 2003 Every motorcyle I've owned does it. CBR1000, 01 xx, 02 xx Quote
mickcbr1100 Posted September 25, 2003 Posted September 25, 2003 If you hold the clutch in for a couple of seconds before going into first it just snicks in, no good if you're in a hurry but it works for every other time. Quote
PGA XX Posted September 25, 2003 Posted September 25, 2003 Give the throttle a little "blip" before putting it into gear. Works for me. Lance Quote
Obby Posted September 26, 2003 Posted September 26, 2003 Second that. Also change the oil. My tranny ran a little smoother after my oil change. Another thing you could do is check/change the clutch. This has helped me in the past with other bikes. They all kinda do that though. Quote
joeblackbird99 Posted September 26, 2003 Posted September 26, 2003 The tranny gears are still spinning as you shift into gear. I believe that later year Blackbirds had some kind of dampner added to slow the free spinning gears down a little. Try using a synthetic oil, it makes everything smoother. Quote
RodeRash Posted September 26, 2003 Posted September 26, 2003 The bike seems to jump forward as the gear falls into place. This is pretty typical, especially your first start of the day. The wet clutch pack is still slightly engaged. Like others have said, an oil change seems to help, but expect it to come back. Quote
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