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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: GPz1100 on July 11, 2011, 07:40:13 PM

Title: transmission issue
Post by: GPz1100 on July 11, 2011, 07:40:13 PM

any had shifting problems? my shifter is hanging "up" after going in 2nd. changed oil about 1000 miles before this started. same oil as always, amsoil 10-40 for bikes...no problems prior to this. also in 1st and 2nd i'm getting a rough vibration that wasn't there before.
imminent transmission failure?

Title: Re: transmission issue
Post by: C1xRider on July 11, 2011, 08:37:07 PM

When in doubt, put in genuine Kawasaki oil and re-test.  If it's still there, you have your answer.

Hmm, another oil thread, with classic Amsoil bashing about to begin...

   :popcorn:

Title: Re: transmission issue
Post by: GPz1100 on July 11, 2011, 11:19:33 PM

no, we ain't going there.

Title: Re: transmission issue
Post by: Tactical_Mik on July 12, 2011, 05:42:53 AM

Just throwing this out there, but some have suggested that a re-torque of engine mounts would settle some vibs.  Might help some.  As soon as it's not 110 degrees I am going to give it a try.

Title: Re: transmission issue
Post by: Rudy on July 12, 2011, 07:11:06 AM

Amzoil reduced the amount of zinc additive in their oil. Try adding a zinc additive to the oil. There are several brands available on ebay. It worked for me.

Title: Re: transmission issue
Post by: jonathan on July 12, 2011, 08:04:14 AM

What do you mean by "hanging up"? That you have difficulty shifting out of second gear?

Title: Re: transmission issue
Post by: GPz1100 on July 12, 2011, 09:33:10 AM

i have to 'tap' down on the shifter so i can shift into 3rd

Title: Re: transmission issue
Post by: IRULE on July 12, 2011, 09:40:39 AM

Could it be your clutch that is hanging up instead of your transmission?  Could it be that your clutch is not fully disengage?