pjvenda Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Hi people, When my XV535 is cold, gear changes from 1st to 2nd feel very soft or spongy. There's no audible noise or hardly any mechanical feedback. The gear engages alright, but it's not the same. After the bike warms up, all comes back to normal - roughly similar noise and mechanical feedback between all gear changes. Should I be worried at all? Cheers, Pedro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Nope. No worries at all, chap. It feels odd because the oil inside the engine is cold and thick. Once it's warmed up, the oil is a bit thinner and flows easier. This same oil lubricates your gear assembly, including the clutch, hence feeling odd when cold. Just let the engine warm up for a minute or two before riding. Use this time to pull on and fasten the zips on all your riding kit. Then do a quick walk round the bike doing your pre-ride checks on the tyres, lights, oil levels etc. By the time you're done the bike will be warmed and off you go!!! I do it every morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjvenda Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 It feels odd because the oil inside the engine is cold and thick. Once it's warmed up, the oil is a bit thinner and flows easier. This same oil lubricates your gear assembly, including the clutch, hence feeling odd when cold. Makes every bit of sense to me! Just let the engine warm up for a minute or two before riding. Use this time to pull on and fasten the zips on all your riding kit. Then do a quick walk round the bike doing your pre-ride checks on the tyres, lights, oil levels etc. Funny - I keep thinking I'm the only one to check the steering, lights, horn, indicators, etc, before setting off... :] Thanks for the assurance! Cheers, Pedro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpent1uk Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Lights, steering, kick the tyres, check indicators and i usually check my brakes as well just to make sure they are working for the numpty car drivers to see the lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 POWER checks; Petrol Oil Water (cooling system) Electrics Rubber. Or, if yours is an air-cooled V-Twin, shiny chromed bike that doesn't go out in the rain - Petrol, Oil, Weather, Electrics, Rubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddude Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 POWER checks; Petrol Oil Water (cooling system) Electrics Rubber. Or, if yours is an air-cooled V-Twin, shiny chromed bike that doesn't go out in the rain - Petrol, Oil, Weather, Electrics, Rubber Petrol oil WEATHER electrics rubber lol very good, mine has seen rain once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpent1uk Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Petrol oil WEATHER electrics rubber lol very good, mine has seen rain once Weather up here usually means Sun, Wind, Rain, Snow, Rain, Wind, Rain oh and Snow again and thats just the first hour of riding from the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddude Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Weather up here usually means Sun, Wind, Rain, Snow, Rain, Wind, Rain oh and Snow again and thats just the first hour of riding from the house. But you do have the veiws to make up for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpent1uk Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 If you can see through the fog and rain yes we have the views, saying that i would swop them sometimes for just a few decent weeks of nice weather. It was 4 degrees this morning on the way through to work, so much for spring and global warming. Hope its better tomorrow as i will have the bike instead of the tin box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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