'klunk' on shift to first

[Rev. Chuck]

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[wileyE_@excite.com]

Try putting the bike in gear, clutch pulled in, roll the bike foward or backward (depending on the slope). This will help break the clutch plates free and help the graunch. The plates stick together for a variety of reasons and for the most part it is normal. The springs squeeze the oil out from between them when the bike sits for a long period sort of sticking them together. Sometimes the hot oil while riding gets squeezed out pretty fast too. Stiffer aftermarket springs make it worse. The clutch plate surface can play a big part too. Idle or engagement speed some times make a difference, also foot technique, don't try to squeeze it in, make a nice positive tap. My XR after sitting for a week will absolutly stall the motor on it's first engagement if do not do the above said rolling exercise. My KLR is not as bad c'ause it gets ridden more but even after sitting over night it is hard to roll around the shop in gear until the plates break free.

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Mark Wilson" wrote: > > Subject: [DSN_klr650] 'Klunk' on shift to first