Gears Question - SV650.org

Drew Carey · 10-01-08, 05:56 PM

Hiya All

I've had my SV (brand new K6 Sport Pointy) for nearly three months now and I've done about 2600 ish miles. The only other bikes that I have riden are a CG125 for CBT and a GS500 for my DAS.

One thing I've noticed is that with the GS500 when changing gears there was no noise from the gearbox and the gear slipped in easily.

With the SV however 2 to 6 go in easily but 1 to 2 is a bit "Clunky" going past neutrel. Also, even though each one goes in ok, the "click" each time is audible. Is this normal?

Drew

fizzwheel · 10-01-08, 06:10 PM

Whats the tension on your chain like ? The SV is sensitive to a slack chain and having a slack chain can mean the gearbox is notchy or clunky.

Might be worth a check if you havent done so already.

Drew Carey · 10-01-08, 06:16 PM

Checked the chain and it is bang on what it needs to be (30mm movement I believe).

I didn't know if it was due to still being relatively "low" milage and will get better more that it rides.

10-01-08, 06:36 PM

Check your oil level. May be over filled.

Drew Carey · 10-01-08, 06:46 PM

Just checked, its on the max line when held upright. Do people have any noise at all from there's?

the_lone_wolf · 10-01-08, 06:50 PM

the SV gearbox is a bit agricultural in comparison to others, the GS500 you rode on your DAS probably had round teeth and the CG only had to withstand the punishment a lawnmower can dish out, i've only ever had clunky changes when the chain needed tightening, i think the book says 25mm, but i doubt 30mm would give you huge problems

Drew Carey · 10-01-08, 06:55 PM

I guess I will just see how it is over the next few days and try and be as gentle as possible.

Drew

10-01-08, 06:56 PM

Never what I'd call "clunky" but certainly it's not a butter smooth change. With the oil right and the chain correctly adjusted it's a light, easy, flickable action, though.
Do you have any problems finding neutral?

Drew Carey · 10-01-08, 07:00 PM

Occasionaly yes, get a clicky kind of sound trying to get into neutrel. If I get on the bike, start it and then go straight for 1st I can get it. I tend to however, start the bike and put on the helmet and gloves etc, by then it has moved enough oil around that there isn't a problem. Only once or twice has it happened whilst stopping at junctions etc.

fizzwheel · 10-01-08, 07:04 PM

is it difficut to get into Neutral with the engine running ?

If so I'd 2nd what's been said above about the oil level being to full.

10-01-08, 05:56 PM	#1
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Gears Question Hiya All I've had my SV (brand new K6 Sport Pointy) for nearly three months now and I've done about 2600 ish miles. The only other bikes that I have riden are a CG125 for CBT and a GS500 for my DAS. One thing I've noticed is that with the GS500 when changing gears there was no noise from the gearbox and the gear slipped in easily. With the SV however 2 to 6 go in easily but 1 to 2 is a bit "Clunky" going past neutrel. Also, even though each one goes in ok, the "click" each time is audible. Is this normal? Drew __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

10-01-08, 06:10 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Gears Question Whats the tension on your chain like ? The SV is sensitive to a slack chain and having a slack chain can mean the gearbox is notchy or clunky. Might be worth a check if you havent done so already. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

10-01-08, 06:16 PM	#3
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Gears Question Checked the chain and it is bang on what it needs to be (30mm movement I believe). I didn't know if it was due to still being relatively "low" milage and will get better more that it rides. __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

10-01-08, 06:36 PM	#4
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gears Question Check your oil level. May be over filled.

10-01-08, 06:46 PM	#5
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Gears Question Just checked, its on the max line when held upright. Do people have any noise at all from there's? __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

10-01-08, 06:50 PM	#6
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: Gears Question the SV gearbox is a bit agricultural in comparison to others, the GS500 you rode on your DAS probably had round teeth and the CG only had to withstand the punishment a lawnmower can dish out, i've only ever had clunky changes when the chain needed tightening, i think the book says 25mm, but i doubt 30mm would give you huge problems __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

10-01-08, 06:55 PM	#7
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Gears Question I guess I will just see how it is over the next few days and try and be as gentle as possible. Drew __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

10-01-08, 06:56 PM	#8
sinbad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gears Question Never what I'd call "clunky" but certainly it's not a butter smooth change. With the oil right and the chain correctly adjusted it's a light, easy, flickable action, though. Do you have any problems finding neutral? Last edited by sinbad; 10-01-08 at 08:40 PM.

10-01-08, 07:00 PM	#9
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Gears Question Occasionaly yes, get a clicky kind of sound trying to get into neutrel. If I get on the bike, start it and then go straight for 1st I can get it. I tend to however, start the bike and put on the helmet and gloves etc, by then it has moved enough oil around that there isn't a problem. Only once or twice has it happened whilst stopping at junctions etc. __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

10-01-08, 07:04 PM	#10
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Gears Question is it difficut to get into Neutral with the engine running ? If so I'd 2nd what's been said above about the oil level being to full. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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