Yep, no kidding. Talk about placebo effect. If it wasn't so saddening, it would be hilarious...Amsoil changed the clutch lever engagement point?
Everyone should check their belt tension on their bike... When I got my new 2017 SGS bike, the belt was adjusted as tight as could be and I was surprised it didn't snap... I noticed a slight howl/wine coming from the bike at all times...and after 100 miles I found it was the belt... It came from the factory like that. After I adjusted it properly with about 1/4" to 3/8" slack, the bike was quiet and smooth...much better. I don't hear any gear noises...pretty smooth.
Yep, no kidding. Talk about placebo effect. If it wasn't so saddening, it would be hilarious...
"A world of difference". Yeah. OK.
There are real mechanical reasons the 2017 clutch is very different from the prior. Lubrication isn't one of them.
Greetings forum members,
I traded my 2014 SG for the new 2017 SG. I'm very happy with everything except the clutch and transmission feel that I thought would be better than my previous bike. Clutch engagement is much further out in comparison. The clunk is still there and I feel the actual gear shift like feedback in the shift lever. I've never felt this before with any of my bikes. It is annoying and I hope there is something wrong. Do any other new bike owners have issues with the new clutch ? Are you getting clunk free shifts ?
Thanks for any replies, cyclechris..
To me, the feedback is not really a problem- it's the engagement characteristics of the clutch. Too narrow and too far out. Everybody who has taken a spin on my bike comments about it.