Make sure the clutch is all the way in before shifting....?

 

How is your clutch adjustment?

 

How is your clutch adjustment?

I don't think I would say that mine grind, but between first and second there is kinda a 'clunk' sound. It only happens between first and second.... is this the same thing?

 

That's pretty normal, it's the space for neutral in the pattern that creates a long shift and the clunk.

 

It happens only sometimes. Either when I shift too slowly up, or if it is in an awkward position. Normally when muddling at slow speeds and I let the rpm fall too low before a shift.

Also previously I had adjusted the shift lever, then went to put it back. And I am not sure if it has to be at a specific height level. :idunno:

 

Don't baby the shifter, put your foot into it.

 

Don't baby the shifter, put your foot into it.

Yep. Adjust your shifter if you can't get a good boot under it.

 

Yep. Adjust your shifter if you can't get a good boot under it.

I think that is the case. Is there a caculative formula I have to come up with in the adjustment, or just twist the shifter until I reach a comfortable height and tighten bolts.

 

Just move it until you can get your foot under for a solid shift everytime. It's all feel.

 

Thanks for the help guys. I am still new to this. So I dont know any of the names here.

 

my $0.02 worth:

You might try preloading your shifter. And shift when the engine speed is up to the point where it "matches" the road speed by letting off the throttle a bit and pulling in the clutch lever fully.

It clunks because you are shifting through neutral, thereby needing to excercise a bit more care and precision.


BW