Synthetic Oil Vs. Shifter 'Clunk'.

[redjay]

The clunk on the 1700's is only between 1st and
2nd.

[smokey]

Originally Posted by ringadingh

I not sure if I could get used to the clunking in between gears on each shift. I'm sure I could live with the initial clunk from neutral to first.

Actually mine just clicks into first, and clunks going from first to second, but I learned to appreciate it as a sound that indicates it is working.

[BC RED VAQ]

I use only mobil 20w 50w syn in all my stuff it does quiet the clunk from 1st to 2nd for a while kind of lets me know when its time for a change.I only use K&N oil filter kn303 is black and kn303c is chrome. They developed it and done nothing but make it better just my 2cents worth. from IL

[1oldtimer]

I, as well as most of you have the clunk from neutral to 1st and then to 2nd. Thats it. I found that if I (while in neutral) lift up on the shifter as to go to 2nd and then put it in 1st, its like cutting butter. But the clunk doesnt really bother me because I know its the way the gears are cut and the physical size of them. Almost bullet proof.
If you really want a quieter shifting ride, get an inline goldwing cough; cough

[Vulcanrider03]

I drive a harley at work for living with prettty blue and red lights,,, lol and they clunk as much if not more than my 10 Nomad I just bought...the tranny is toughly made its just a matter to get used to it... just crank up the tunes you will not even hear it...lol

[1oldtimer]

Originally Posted by Vulcanrider03

I drive a harley at work for living with prettty blue and red lights,,, lol and they clunk as much if not more than my 10 Nomad I just bought...the tranny is toughly made its just a matter to get used to it... just crank up the tunes you will not even hear it...lol

I'd like to have a set of those blue and red lights if ya got any lying around. They would look good on my VV. Also help me to get where I am going a little faster

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Originally Posted by Vulcanrider03

I drive a harley at work for living with prettty blue and red lights,,, lol and they clunk as much if not more than my 10 Nomad I just bought...the tranny is toughly made its just a matter to get used to it... just crank up the tunes you will not even hear it...lol

Actually, thats exactly what I've done this summer. I've ridden all over the region and I installed a Kenwood stereo with 4 speakers and now I don't even notice the 'clunk.' Have a lot of friends in law enforcement by the way, most are really good guys. You be careful out there.

[redking]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

The shifter "clunk" isn't an indication of a problem. That's how Kaw designed the 6-speed transmission. I don't know why everyone is so concerned about it. Harleys and Victories clunk as well. It's the way the gears are cut.

I agree, there is nothing wrong with the clunk, it is not a sign of defect or poor design.

[nomadtom69]

have found on the 1600 that if you rest your heel on the shifter you can feel it pump up (pre-Load) and when it stops you change the clunk does not seem as loud

[Loafer]

Pay attention to the rpm's, I notice if I hit the rpm's just right there is no clunking.