Neutral to first gear clunk?

**1vanvan1** · 16th February 2009, 10:38

My 03 CBR600RR clunks when I change from N to first when I go to take off at lights intersections etc. My old bike did it as well so I think its normal.

IS IT?

**Gwinch** · 16th February 2009, 10:38

Originally Posted by 1vanvan1

My 03 CBR600RR clunks when I change from N to first when I go to take off at lights intersections etc. My old bike did it as well so I think its normal.

IS IT?

It's a Honda thing. 'nuff said.

**Badjelly** · 16th February 2009, 10:39

Originally Posted by 1vanvan1

My 03 CBR600RR clunks when I change from N to first when I go to take off at lights intersections etc. My old bike did it as well so I think its normal.

IS IT?

Every bike I've ever owned has done this to some extent. So YES!

**vifferman** · 16th February 2009, 10:41

Yup, Honda thang.
You can minimise it by either letting the clutch out very slightly as you put it into gear, or roll the bike forward a little, or both. Even a few cm will help, as it gets the dogs'n'cogs in the right positions.

**Hitcher** · 16th February 2009, 13:34

My FJR used to occasionally do this. The Shiver, hardly at all.

**Trudes** · 16th February 2009, 13:45

My Hornet does it every time without fail, it's almost reassuring now, I know it's really in first when I feel that clunk!

**mrchips** · 16th February 2009, 14:12

yes, tells me the gearbox is still attached to the engine.

I especially love the spontanaety in the way i hit a 'void of nothingness' between 5th & 6th at 90km/hr

**Oscar** · 16th February 2009, 14:45

Check yer chain tension.

**7mmWSM** · 16th February 2009, 15:49

Yip thats perfectly normal, infact I'd be worried if it didn't clunk! They all do it from an old NSR250 to the latest model Blade.

**Fatjim** · 16th February 2009, 15:52

Originally Posted by Oscar

Check yer chain tension.

Yep, a tight chain can make it worse.

**enigma51** · 16th February 2009, 15:53

Dont worry its a honda its just telling you its got enough lube for your ass

**325rocket** · 16th February 2009, 15:58

my 08 does it as well so im glad to hear its a "honda thing"

**rabidnz** · 18th February 2009, 16:27

being an old beast, it always clunks down from n but on the very odd occasion, it freaking slams in with a bit of a lurch and drags the clutch for a while might have to try a thicker oil??

**vifferman** · 18th February 2009, 16:31

Originally Posted by 325rocket

my 08 does it as well so im glad to hear its a "honda thing"

Yup, Honda thang.
You can minimise it by either letting the clutch out very slightly as you put it into gear, or roll the bike forward a little, or both. Even a few cm will help, as it gets the dogs'n'cogs in the right positions.