Think about 1979

[DEEBS11]

No Jay Gleason starter kits.

[Radioguylogs]

A few people in this conversation have mentioned "good gear change technique" , excuse my ignorance but what is meant by good technique. Thanks

Like jetmechmarty said,... a firm deliberate snap, ....not a soft half-hearted, mushy push.

[LoftCol]

I have had a few shaft drives over the years and they have all "clunked" when putting them into first. A mate of mine has a z13, and he uses a technique of rolling it forward slightly and engaging first while it is rolling, it does seem quieter.

[jetmechmarty]

I have had a few shaft drives over the years and they have all "clunked" when putting them into first. A mate of mine has a z13, and he uses a technique of rolling it forward slightly and engaging first while it is rolling, it does seem quieter.

Yes, that clunk is a given.

[Mathh]

Yes, that clunk is a given.

A bit off topic .... but I used to think so too. Except end of last year I ditched my Yamaha 900 and bought a 2 year old BMW R 1250 R. Putting it in gear from neutral goes silky smooth, like the better chain driven bikes. Even using the quick shifter up or down goes extremely well. Never would have thought that. Here it is ..

[DiverRay]

I only hope BMW got their act together! My 2007 R1200RT needed the final drive replaced at 68K miles, and I'd already bypassed the side stand switch. Oh, and that didn't include the engine rear main seal that went at 24K miles and took out the clutch..... My first and last BMW product.

[LAB3]

Except end of last year I ditched my Yamaha 900 and bought a 2 year old BMW R 1250 R.

Are you allowed to talk to us? I'd hate to see you void your warranty...