2013 vaquero trans slipping

Zkovach · 07-13-2017, 06:19 PM

So I rode with a friend the other day and he commented on how loud it was when I shifted gears. It then was slipping from 1st gear to second without doing anything. It's got about 11500 miles on it. Any suggestions on what to do here?

I'd appreciate it!

mbarr10 · 07-13-2017, 08:11 PM

When was your last oil change, Recent? I once put car oil in an older Suzuki and it made the clutch slip. It was to slippery for the clutch plates. But that was an old bike. Changed it out and all was fine.

Zkovach · 07-13-2017, 08:51 PM

Dealer changed the oil before season. I can change and try it. Any oil recommendations for this bike?

mbarr10 · 07-13-2017, 08:58 PM

Sounds like the oil is fine since you have been riding it for a while.

That's funny Though

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Any oil recommendations for this bike?

Motorcycle oil, your favorite brand.

I have read dealer horror stories of oil changes on this site. Have you checked
d the level. Correctly. revzilla has a great utube vid on the Vaquero. Ine of our members had half his oil changed at the dealer since the did not know about the 2nd plug. then they over filled it.

Clutch fluid, checked?
SHH, on the correct oil. Every one has a favorite, brand ,type, kind. Don't get them started, let them sleep.

mbarr10 · 07-13-2017, 09:06 PM

Sorry to hear of the issues, I hope it is an easy fix.

Zkovach · 07-13-2017, 10:37 PM

Thanks for the info. I typically use castrol in all my toys. I'll give it a shot

mike07nad · 07-13-2017, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Zkovach

Thanks for the info. I typically use castrol in all my toys. I'll give it a shot

If you are not familiar with the ratings on oil - you are looking for one that says JASO-MA on it.

Just any ole Castrol won't do, gotta be Motorcycle or one with the JASO-MA rating.

Several Shell Rotella products have this rating - but not all Rotella.

DragonLady58 · 07-14-2017, 12:03 AM

Have you checked or changed your oil in you hyd. clutch system? If it did it during the course of 1 shift, it could be your Master cylinder not returning the piston all the way closed. Check your lever, does it feel like your clutch has changed? Grabs on occassions?
Open your MC, get a small piece of wire, bend a shirt 'L' on the bottom, make sure its clean, lightly drag it along the MCs bottom. Does any goop come up or is it clean?
Lubricate your clutch lever pivot and the plunger that rides on the lever. Sometimes crap builds up on the plunger right where it comes thru the seal outta the MS.
How far is the clutch handle in when you feel it disengaging?
I doubt its in the clutch itself....

Zkovach · 07-16-2017, 07:38 PM

Well I have barely ridden the bike this year so it very well could be the dealers oil change. I'm gonna try that first

BobBear · 07-19-2017, 07:30 AM

Dragonlady is offering good advice. I would check clutch mechanism before suspecting oil. I had similar issue on my 98 Nomad once. The hydraulic press/release mechanism at the clutch was the issue

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Zkovach Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 67	2013 vaquero trans slipping So I rode with a friend the other day and he commented on how loud it was when I shifted gears. It then was slipping from 1st gear to second without doing anything. It's got about 11500 miles on it. Any suggestions on what to do here? I'd appreciate it! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	When was your last oil change, Recent? I once put car oil in an older Suzuki and it made the clutch slip. It was to slippery for the clutch plates. But that was an old bike. Changed it out and all was fine. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Sorry to hear of the issues, I hope it is an easy fix. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by mbarr10; 07-13-2017 at 09:08 PM.
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DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	Have you checked or changed your oil in you hyd. clutch system? If it did it during the course of 1 shift, it could be your Master cylinder not returning the piston all the way closed. Check your lever, does it feel like your clutch has changed? Grabs on occassions? Open your MC, get a small piece of wire, bend a shirt 'L' on the bottom, make sure its clean, lightly drag it along the MCs bottom. Does any goop come up or is it clean? Lubricate your clutch lever pivot and the plunger that rides on the lever. Sometimes crap builds up on the plunger right where it comes thru the seal outta the MS. How far is the clutch handle in when you feel it disengaging? I doubt its in the clutch itself.... __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride!
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07-19-2017, 07:30 AM	#10
BobBear Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 86	Dragonlady is offering good advice. I would check clutch mechanism before suspecting oil. I had similar issue on my 98 Nomad once. The hydraulic press/release mechanism at the clutch was the issue Last edited by BobBear; 07-19-2017 at 07:33 AM.
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07-13-2017, 08:51 PM	#3
Zkovach Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 67	Dealer changed the oil before season. I can change and try it. Any oil recommendations for this bike?
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07-13-2017, 10:37 PM	#6
Zkovach Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 67	Thanks for the info. I typically use castrol in all my toys. I'll give it a shot
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07-16-2017, 07:38 PM	#9
Zkovach Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 67	Well I have barely ridden the bike this year so it very well could be the dealers oil change. I'm gonna try that first
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