2023 RX4 lost clutch?... 450 miles

Thumper · 05-06-2023, 09:22 AM

It is normal to need to rock the bike back and forth to shift (when the engine is not running). This is because the dogs on the gears have to line up and slip into place. If running, there is continuous pull on the crankshaft side, so it is usually impossible to shift except from neutral to 1st, or from neutral to 2nd. The "thunk" you hear is the dogs engaging on drive/driven first gears.

05-06-2023, 09:22 AM	#16
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,573	It is normal to need to rock the bike back and forth to shift (when the engine is not running). This is because the dogs on the gears have to line up and slip into place. If running, there is continuous pull on the crankshaft side, so it is usually impossible to shift except from neutral to 1st, or from neutral to 2nd. The "thunk" you hear is the dogs engaging on drive/driven first gears. __________________ -NOS 2020 KTM 250SX (2-stroke motocross)
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