Tranny Question

[FIDOSOL]

So I was wondering if this is normal or not.

If I'm cruising at about 60mph in 5th and I pull in the clutch all the way and come to a complete stop and then try to downshift through the gears 4,3,2,1 I have to let the clutch out some or pull it back in to downshift. WTF?

5th..keep clutch all the way in...
4th...let it out a bit.....
3rd....let in and out until you find it....
2...pull in....
1.... let out half way.

Any idea what causes this? BTW checked all my fluids, it's full.

 

[Thaloc]

Thats wierd. I always downshift as i slow, but ill try your way see the results on my way home from work and post results.

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

Its normal. Just downshift while you decel like you are supposed to.

What would happen if you need to take an evasive action while deceling and youre in 5th at 25mph? Not a good situation.

 

[Thaloc]

BPG pls looks at the 08ECM post!!!

Sorry to jack ur thread Fido!

 

[NOMORE4s4ME]

If I come to a stop from 5th without downshifting(which is almost never) I have to fiddle a little to get it down to the right gear. I think that's normal. Try to down shift a little while still moving. Makes it easier on the bike.

Not sure what that has to do with men dressed like women though.

 

[Bordsnbikes]

Yes it's normal. The teeth don't all line up all the way through the gear range. Think of a bunch of gears of different sizes right next to each other, then think of how many of the teeth will match.

 

[FIDOSOL]

Good stuff, love all the information just waiting to be fished out on here.