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Strange gearbox sounds, normal or not?

Started by domas, November 27, 2006, 11:38:11 PM

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domas

Some time ago i noticed strange sound in my gearbox. It appears when downshifting, especialy in lower gears. There is a normal downshinfting sound, and then an extra metalic click. So it "double clicks" each time for 1 gear. I dont feel any difference in performance. I did some clutchless shifting experiments a while ago, don't know if it could affect it.

So anything i could check? Anyone has had the same?

Thx
'02 GS500 Yellow, Mods: K&N drop in w/o restrictor, BSM full exhaust, 132.5/60/17.5 (e-clip @ 4), progressive springs, katana rear shock ('01), fenderoctomy,  sleek mirrors, loud dual automotive horn, warmed grips(home made), SS front brake line.

scratch

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Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

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domas

Quote from: scratch on November 28, 2006, 10:08:10 AM
Return spring click?

What does it do? Btw sounds are only when decelerating and downshifting with clutch disengaged. Sound doesn't appear if i'm not moving.

And it wasn't there berfore, only like last month. I was riding for a year now.
'02 GS500 Yellow, Mods: K&N drop in w/o restrictor, BSM full exhaust, 132.5/60/17.5 (e-clip @ 4), progressive springs, katana rear shock ('01), fenderoctomy,  sleek mirrors, loud dual automotive horn, warmed grips(home made), SS front brake line.

scratch

The return spring returns the shift arm to its 'level' or 'neutral' position, so you can always reach it to upshift or downshift.

How is your oil level?
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.

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