1st Gear crunch

Discussion in 'Maintenance' started by Sulby140, Oct 25, 2012.

  1. Sulby140

    Sulby140 Active Member

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    Hi,
    Got the 2011 bike last November with 120miles on the clock, even after 4k going into 1st gives a loud crunch which makes me wince, pretty much the same if I go up into second instead, doesnt seem to make much difference if I warm it up first (or at lights on a run) I also work the clutch a few times in case it's sticking, slight improvement. The clutch cable is adjusted as per the Honda manual.

    I had a similiar problem even after 20k+ on my ex, a CB1300, if the bikes moving absolutely no problems with the box up or down. Do they all do this or is it indicative of a clutch/selector issue?

    Mike
     
    #1 Sulby140, Oct 25, 2012
  2. phantom

    phantom Active Member

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    maybe it might be a different noise but both blades I have owned have had
    the loudest first gear selection bangs of all the bikes I have owned.
    to the point so car drivers look at you at the lights when you select first.
     
    #2 phantom, Oct 25, 2012
  3. Only1Matrixxx

    Only1Matrixxx Active Member

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    Both my Hondas go CLACK into first from neutral, 2003 CBR600F and 2009 Blade...
     
    #3 Only1Matrixxx, Oct 25, 2012
  4. kpone

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    Clack! If I engage first gear while the engine's still running at fast idle all the Kennedy family ducks.
     
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  5. lee711

    lee711 Active Member

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    Big clack from mine too. Done it from when i got it 22000 ago, never causes me any issues, it's my clear for launch notification.... :D
     
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  6. Broady

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    It's a Honda thing,had it on other previous Hondas
     
    #6 Broady, Oct 25, 2012
  7. bladeHRC76

    bladeHRC76 New Member

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    It's a honda thing clonky gearboxes. 1st and the change to 2nd can be noisey. It's what they do.
     
    #7 bladeHRC76, Oct 31, 2012

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