Shifting/Trans

[steveo]

Hello, I'm new to the forum. Question i have a 2015 GSXS 750. Is it normal to have loud shifting? In neutral at a stop shifting into 1st is very loud and metalic/clucky. Same if shifting to 2nd. Sounds like something is gonna break. Sometimes when down shifting and rev matching the bike gets in between gears and starts clunking and shaking. Anyone experience this ? Looking for advise before a trip to the dealer. Thanks in advance.

[siriuslyandrew]

Getting into first is usually a very noticeable thud. A loud CLICK as it catches. Going between gears on my bike is very drama free though, so I would check your clutch for proper adjustment and make sure your shift linkage is proper as well.

To me, that sounds like unusual behaviour for our bikes.

[steveo]

Thanks for reply. My bike only has 1300mi, and 1st service done. The shifting issue is when there is no power to the bike , stopped in neutral and the down shift is only when quickly rev matching downshift. Do you think its a minor adjustment??

[AshesOfAnother]

When you are in neutral, even with the clutch pulled, the trans is still rotating somewhat. When you shift to 1st, that dogs are engaged with each other. This causes the noise you are hearing. It is perfectly normal. I would make sure your bike is idling within spec, as this will cause the rotation to be faster. Andrew also has a point with the clutch, if it is not reaching full disengagement, the main shaft will be spinning very fast. Typically when shifting into first, your bike will lunge slightly, which is also normal.

[steveo]

Thank you. I will investigate further on some minor adjustments and report back. Thanks for the advise, much appreciated.

[AshesOfAnother]

Anytime!

[northernrider]

First and easiest thing to check is clutch cable adjustment. Your problems could be caused by a clutch cable that is too loose.

Don't trust that the dealership set up the cables right. When I got my bike back from it's first and only dealer service it came back with the clutch cable so tight that there was actually a little pre-load on the clutch, throttle cable too loose, and engine oil over full (the cables were set up perfectly when the bike went in). Chances are that their apprentice is the one who did the service.

[steveo]

@northenrider. Finally had a minute to look into my shifting issue. You hit it, the nut had backed off and the cable was super loose. It didn't even occur to me that the cable could cause the issue but all is good now thanks for the assist.

[northernrider]

That's good to hear. Glad it worked out with an easy fix.

[AshesOfAnother]

Great to hear she's all squared away!