Tank rattles when shifting gears

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halfpastjohn

Discussion Starter · Oct 12, 2012

My entire bike rattles when I'm in first or second gear and I don't shift PERFECTLY. It's almost at the point where I have to have the clutch partially pressed at all times unless I'm at the exact speed for the gear that I'm in. This is especially prevalent in first and second gear. I thought it was because I am a newbie but my friend rode it and said it is not normal. The rattles hard and it seems like the gears are clunky as **** unless shifted with 100% precision.

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Skwerlee

· #6 · Oct 15, 2012

SmokenJOE said:
Yep, go faster before shifting. Wind the gears out a little longer and that will go away. The seat of your pants will tell you when to shift, not the book..............listen to the "R"s.

most definitely

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