Author Topic: Noisy gear change (Read 3412 times)

s1ms · « **on:** August 26, 2006, 02:31:13 PM »

I'm new to biking and bikes but I fell in love with them from the first time.

Well I bought a used 1997 GSF1200 and some questions regarding its gearbox. When I change gears from neutral to first there is a big 'clunk' sound and bike jumps a centimeter. Same thing is when I lower a gear from second to first. There is also a loud noise when changing other gears. What should I do guys to be able to shift them more silently?

Thank you!!! :)

tannerismyhero · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2006, 12:40:08 AM »

that is pretty standard on all bikes to have a clunk when going into first and also into second. If you pull up to a bike at a light listen. Changing the oil helps if it is older oil but other than that, it is the nature of the beast.

s1ms · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2006, 07:18:13 AM »

thanks! Now i will sleep better!

Dundee · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2006, 01:17:57 AM »

make sure your chain is nice and adjusted. 1 inch of play.

Mini4x · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2006, 09:15:50 PM »

sometime if i am slow with the shifter it goes.. grrrrggggggggKLUNK into first from neutral. but on the move shifting is always near silent, just a little snick.