Re: Transmission/Clutch Expert needed!
 

Mineral vs. synthetic oil is a HOTLY contested techno argument. I've been changing oil in motorcycles for the past 30 years, and I had some negative clutch slippage issues when switching to a full syn formula, so I don't use a full synthetic in my motorcycles. IMO what's more important than "what type of oil" is the fact you need to CHANGE the oil at least once a year. I now only use straight mineral formulas. My oil of preference is Castrol 10W40 M/C oil. It's very reasonable, specifically formulated for wet clutches, and it's available 7 miles away from me at my local Autozone :2tup:

I do also hear that a lot of veteran air cooled M/C guys like Rotella T , as I understand the elevated levels of Zinc in the Rotella is a good thing for air cooled bikes (which tend to burn some oil vs. liquid cooled bikes). I've never tried Rotella so I really can't comment further.

Re: Transmission/Clutch Expert needed!
 

I've experienced the 1st to 2nd issue, just often enough to remember it happening.... What always concerns me more is shifting from Neutral to 1st while the bike is running. More often than not I get a pretty mind wrenching clunk.... Sometimes it's not so bad depending on rpms... but still annoying....

AFAIK all adjustments are in spec....

chandlerbingfl

Re: Transmission/Clutch Expert needed!
 

That's normal.Most bikes do it to some extent,some more than others.
:) :cool:

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KISS_principle


:)

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I get it hahaha :retard: :lol:

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You learn something new everyday--- KISS method... Very nice! ;)