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omegajim · 11-27-2007, 10:47 PM

Triumphs shift that hard?

I knew the old Yamaha clunked some, and lately when the oil is dirty, it gets difficult to shift into first (when cold) but otherwise pretty good.

My old Honda (1980 cb 750) had a shifter that was as smooth as butter. So smooth, in fact, that it took some adjusting because you couldn't tell that it shifted until you let out the clutch. It shifted every time, never heard a clunk or a rattle.

Sounds like you may have to view some BMW options.

11-27-2007, 10:47 PM	#24 (permalink)
omegajim Omnipotent two-wheeler Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 5,661	Triumphs shift that hard? I knew the old Yamaha clunked some, and lately when the oil is dirty, it gets difficult to shift into first (when cold) but otherwise pretty good. My old Honda (1980 cb 750) had a shifter that was as smooth as butter. So smooth, in fact, that it took some adjusting because you couldn't tell that it shifted until you let out the clutch. It shifted every time, never heard a clunk or a rattle. Sounds like you may have to view some BMW options. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.