06-08-2024, 03:01 AM
I was out for my first ride since changing the clutch master cylinder yesterday. I good 150 mile route through a variety of Cumbrian roads and weather. It was down to 9 Celsius coming over Shap summit!
Not only has the clutch dragging problem gone, I'm left wondering if a problem I've had with the bike from new is also resolved.
Gear changing is now much cleaner, less 'notchy'. These issues often deteriorate slowly and it become apparent how much so when the fix is both complete and instant.
I rarely use Gear Shift Assist, in part because it is mechanically better the conventional way. I was playing around in town using it from third down to first a few times and it was perfect! I was particularly impressed with 2nd to 1st. Going up 1st to 2nd in low load situations was the usual lurch.
From new I've had an issue with the gearbox that I've learnt to live with. 2nd to 3rd, clutched change, it baulks in 2nd and needs some extra force to move the lever. Others have had this issue and it usually happens about every 10th change as a guess. Yesterday, 150 miles and it didn't occur once.
So I'm very pleased. Bike is going well and I also had a new Metzeler Roadtec 02 on the front (Roadtec 01SE on the rear). It was excellent as I've come to expect from Metzelers in mixed conditions.
Peter
Not only has the clutch dragging problem gone, I'm left wondering if a problem I've had with the bike from new is also resolved.
Gear changing is now much cleaner, less 'notchy'. These issues often deteriorate slowly and it become apparent how much so when the fix is both complete and instant.
I rarely use Gear Shift Assist, in part because it is mechanically better the conventional way. I was playing around in town using it from third down to first a few times and it was perfect! I was particularly impressed with 2nd to 1st. Going up 1st to 2nd in low load situations was the usual lurch.
From new I've had an issue with the gearbox that I've learnt to live with. 2nd to 3rd, clutched change, it baulks in 2nd and needs some extra force to move the lever. Others have had this issue and it usually happens about every 10th change as a guess. Yesterday, 150 miles and it didn't occur once.
So I'm very pleased. Bike is going well and I also had a new Metzeler Roadtec 02 on the front (Roadtec 01SE on the rear). It was excellent as I've come to expect from Metzelers in mixed conditions.
Peter