I have a Gilera SMT (yes I know it’s just a 50cc!) and when I am holding the clutch fully in and go down the gears when I get to first it either won't go into gear (and the lever vibrates like hell under my foot) or it makes a loud clunk/bang sound. This happens when I am at speed and pull the clutch in and just drift up to a junction putting it into first - so I will be ready to take off. Please note I am not totally stupid and do not just go straight from sixth to first and dump the clutch! This occurs when I have the clutch pulled in. It seems O.K. if the road speed is low and I am wondering if the gear is partly engaged even when the clutch is fully in and so the road speed is far too much for first gear. Please give me your thoughts on how to sort it out or if you think I'm doing something wrong.
Sorry - I’m sure it sounds stupid but I have just started riding and am really enjoying it however this is very off putting.
Thanks in advance.
2007-10-31
09:15:25
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Hi Guys! Thanks for your quick answers - They are really helpful. At the same time could you let me know if it will damage the transmission to shift up with no clutch - and off the throttle? I have not been doing this as I was unsure.
The only reason I am asking is because of the nature of the bike the first gear runs out very quickly and at a busy junction it is hard to accelerate as quick as the cars around me can.
2007-10-31
10:00:55 ·
update #1