"they all do that" - SV650.org

Seeker · 24-08-20, 01:04 PM

I've now done 260 miles on the Zed and I've noticed that it clunks when changing gear from 5th to 6th and back, all other changes are perfect. I've tried rev matching, blipping, changing at low revs and high revs - always a clunk.

Thinking I'd got something going wrong I thought I'd mention it at the first service meanwhile I looked at the Z900RS forum. There are 18 pages from all over the world devoted to the 5th-6th-5th clunk. Oh!

The only dealer that pursued it was (one) in Germany - who contacted Kawasaki Germany and were told to strip the bike down, still waiting to hear the results on that. All other dealers said: "they all do that", it seems they must teach that at mechanic's school worldwide.

Suzuki really need to hold classes on how to build gearboxes, they seem head and shoulders above other manufacturers.

punyXpress · 24-08-20, 07:58 PM

Didn't know Suzuki built 'em ?

Seeker · 25-08-20, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punyXpress

Didn't know Suzuki built 'em ?

What I meant was Suzuki gearboxes are superior to other manufacturers' gearboxes, so Suzuki should teach the others how to make them (for a price).

If your comment was humourous then: "whoosh", I missed it (wouldn't be the first time I've missed the joke).

STRAMASHER · 25-08-20, 07:35 AM

Sounds like its PSP.

(Post Sales Paranoia)

Agree on Suzuki gearboxes. Slick. The best (for as long as I can remember.)

Ruffy · 25-08-20, 06:45 PM

"They all do that" doesn't make it right!

Personally, I've always found Yamaha gearboxes to be the ones I've got along with best (although perhaps that's simply because Yamahas represent the lion's share of the bikes and mileage I've ridden over the years). I would agree that Suzuki are 'up there' in the rankings though.

24-08-20, 01:04 PM	#1
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	"they all do that" I've now done 260 miles on the Zed and I've noticed that it clunks when changing gear from 5th to 6th and back, all other changes are perfect. I've tried rev matching, blipping, changing at low revs and high revs - always a clunk. Thinking I'd got something going wrong I thought I'd mention it at the first service meanwhile I looked at the Z900RS forum. There are 18 pages from all over the world devoted to the 5th-6th-5th clunk. Oh! The only dealer that pursued it was (one) in Germany - who contacted Kawasaki Germany and were told to strip the bike down, still waiting to hear the results on that. All other dealers said: "they all do that", it seems they must teach that at mechanic's school worldwide. Suzuki really need to hold classes on how to build gearboxes, they seem head and shoulders above other manufacturers. __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S

24-08-20, 07:58 PM	#2
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: "they all do that" Didn't know Suzuki built 'em ? __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

25-08-20, 07:35 AM	#4
STRAMASHER Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny Glasgow Posts: 1,715	Re: "they all do that" Sounds like its PSP. (Post Sales Paranoia) Agree on Suzuki gearboxes. Slick. The best (for as long as I can remember.)

25-08-20, 06:45 PM	#5
Ruffy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nr. Ashby-de-la-Zouch Posts: 321	Re: "they all do that" "They all do that" doesn't make it right! Personally, I've always found Yamaha gearboxes to be the ones I've got along with best (although perhaps that's simply because Yamahas represent the lion's share of the bikes and mileage I've ridden over the years). I would agree that Suzuki are 'up there' in the rankings though. __________________ Spannering the wife's SV650S K5 pointy in Black, and son's SV650 X curvy in Blue. RIP SV650 X curvy, crashed and written off December 2019. I'm (procrastinating about) fixing up an old Yamaha FZ600 to get myself fully back on the road. Last edited by Ruffy; 25-08-20 at 06:46 PM. Reason: Punctuation!

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