1st to 2nd Gear change - Page 2

rlfaubion · 01-08-2008, 09:30 PM

I agree with all these posts.....

1. Go synthetic
2. Pre-load the shifter with pressure before pulling in the clutch
3. Use your heel (at least for 1st to 2nd)
4. Don't be wimpy with shifting gears.

jussmatt · 01-08-2008, 10:41 PM

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try mobile one v twin oil you will be amazed how much better it is and i think all bikes should have a neutral finder

Switched over to Mobil1 V-twin & Mobil1 filter this weekend... the difference was immediate!!! Smoothest shift I've ever had on the bike!!

blowndodge · 01-08-2008, 10:49 PM

As Ron says, push that heel shifter down hard. She'll soften up in time. Mobil 1 V-Twin also beneficial like JustMatt said.

ianicky · 01-09-2008, 04:16 AM

Thanks for all the advice guys,

When you say pre load the shifter I'm assuming that i apply a small amount of pressure with my heel on the shifter then pull in clutch and then shift down hard with my heel??

Next dry day i will have to experiment, thats if we ever get a dry day, ever since i bought the bike I've never watch the weather forecast so much in my life lol

jussmatt · 01-09-2008, 09:52 AM

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Thanks for all the advice guys,

When you say pre load the shifter I'm assuming that i apply a small amount of pressure with my heel on the shifter then pull in clutch and then shift down hard with my heel??

Next dry day i will have to experiment, thats if we ever get a dry day, ever since i bought the bike I've never watch the weather forecast so much in my life lol

In a very short time you will find that you are more skilled at predicting the weather that the most seasoned "weatherdork" on TV!!! I've got 3-4 different sites w/ radar images and forecasts and I trust myself more than them anyday! Not to mention the rain gear in the side bag!! LOL!!

blowndodge · 01-09-2008, 10:18 AM

I usually have my rain gear in the saddlebag too. JIC.

Todd · 01-09-2008, 10:54 AM

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[quote:rxtk0sh2]Thanks for all the advice guys,

When you say pre load the shifter I'm assuming that i apply a small amount of pressure with my heel on the shifter then pull in clutch and then shift down hard with my heel??

Next dry day i will have to experiment, thats if we ever get a dry day, ever since i bought the bike I've never watch the weather forecast so much in my life lol

In a very short time you will find that you are more skilled at predicting the weather that the most seasoned "weatherdork" on TV!!! I've got 3-4 different sites w/ radar images and forecasts and I trust myself more than them anyday! Not to mention the rain gear in the side bag!! LOL!![/quote:rxtk0sh2]

My raingear stays in there too....been caught by a quick downpour too many times :-[ :-[

ianicky · 01-09-2008, 02:55 PM

I'm not to bothered about me getting wet, but i think i would cry if my Nomad got wet, it must take hours to clean a nomad if you get it wet.

Todd · 01-09-2008, 07:17 PM

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I'm not to bothered about me getting wet, but i think i would cry if my Nomad got wet, it must take hours to clean a nomad if you get it wet.

Yep, just like a woman

Give me a call SWB, I'll tell you how it is

ianicky · 01-26-2008, 02:11 PM

Just returned from a ride and was much better with the 1st to 2nd gear change, i was more positive with the gear change and it was a vast improvment, next service will make sure synthetic oil goes in to see if it improves further.

dogdoc · 02-01-2008, 09:00 PM

rain gear in saddle bag all the time, never know.

01-08-2008, 09:30 PM	#16
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	1st to 2nd Gear change I agree with all these posts..... 1. Go synthetic 2. Pre-load the shifter with pressure before pulling in the clutch 3. Use your heel (at least for 1st to 2nd) 4. Don't be wimpy with shifting gears. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-08-2008, 10:49 PM	#18
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	1st to 2nd Gear change As Ron says, push that heel shifter down hard. She'll soften up in time. Mobil 1 V-Twin also beneficial like JustMatt said. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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01-09-2008, 04:16 AM	#19
ianicky Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 1,131	1st to 2nd Gear change Thanks for all the advice guys, When you say pre load the shifter I'm assuming that i apply a small amount of pressure with my heel on the shifter then pull in clutch and then shift down hard with my heel?? Next dry day i will have to experiment, thats if we ever get a dry day, ever since i bought the bike I've never watch the weather forecast so much in my life lol
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01-09-2008, 10:18 AM	#21
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	1st to 2nd Gear change I usually have my rain gear in the saddlebag too. JIC. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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01-09-2008, 02:55 PM	#23
ianicky Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 1,131	1st to 2nd Gear change I'm not to bothered about me getting wet, but i think i would cry if my Nomad got wet, it must take hours to clean a nomad if you get it wet.
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01-26-2008, 02:11 PM	#25
ianicky Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 1,131	1st to 2nd Gear change Just returned from a ride and was much better with the 1st to 2nd gear change, i was more positive with the gear change and it was a vast improvment, next service will make sure synthetic oil goes in to see if it improves further.
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02-01-2008, 09:00 PM	#26
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	1st to 2nd Gear change rain gear in saddle bag all the time, never know.
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