Jolts when shifting into first gear

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Sir Choice
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Jolts when shifting into first gear

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Hi guys, just a quick question.

When i start my bike and put it into first gear it jolts forward. Is this ok? or does it mean theres a problem with the clutch or something? and when i put it in first before riding the idle goes down even with the clutch in? is it not disengaging the clutch fully ?
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MexicanGringo
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Re: Jolts when shifting into first gear

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Most NC30s make a pretty loud clank and a slight jolt when engaging 1st.. A small amount of drag is normal especially when the oil is cold.. Try pushing the bike in 1st with clutch in, you can judge the drag from this
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Re: Jolts when shifting into first gear

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what is the chain and sprockets like? is it adjusted correctly? i do the same trick in the morings as mexican says. i push the bike a little as far as the dropped curb and once its rolling i stick it into 1st
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Re: Jolts when shifting into first gear

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Believe it or not..ALL HOndas are famous for it. As stated above, ensure chain is correctly tensioned ( and cush rubbers
are OK ) and than you are using 10 - 40 oil. If all those are OK..then bike is sound :-)
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Re: Jolts when shifting into first gear

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Adjusting your clutch cable tension may reduce the jolt, more tension for better clutch disengagement, tho too tight and it will slip even when clutch is fully released
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Re: Jolts when shifting into first gear

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blackcat wrote:, ensure chain is correctly tensioned ( and cush rubbers arere OK
does the VFR have cush rubbers? i was under the impression it does not, unless they are some understated ones?
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Re: Jolts when shifting into first gear

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No cush rubbers on NC30 or Nc35.

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Re: Jolts when shifting into first gear

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cheers guys, much appreciated :D my minds at rest a bit more now! just the rest to sort out :P

you'll hear from me again soon probly lol

Ryan
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