Is this normal? My gearchange is very noisy and clunky, first in particular goes in with a clang. Is this just something I will have to get used to, or does something need adjusting? On the move it's not so bad, but it feels like I must be giving the gearbox a hard time.

Cheers, Kurt

Pretty normal for a bec, even bikes suffer from the first gear clunk, but the cushdrive masks it.
Torque tube props are supposed to help.
wouldn't worry too much about it.
Al.



Originally posted by kurt
Is this normal? My gearchange is very noisy and clunky, first in particular goes in with a clang. Is this just something I will have to get used to, or does something need adjusting? On the move it's not so bad, but it feels like I must be giving the gearbox a hard time.

Cheers, Kurt

R1's are known for it, especially 1st gear.

Plenty of revs as you go up the box and it gets quieter.

Its normal
You get used to it! You also get better at not making it happen though I'm not sure how!!!! It just seems to happen...

Sitting with your foot on the clutch for a while b4 selecting first helps.

Using the clutch for gear changes?
Very un-BEC

If it goes in with fingertip pressure but makes a noise, it is OK. You can make the changes much more nicely with practice. I find that firm and fast but not agressive or harsh makes the best shift. Lift off then move the lever for fast up shifts or use the clutch, but either way, take the power off before moving the lever.

Just cough very loudly as you engage first gear - it worked for me

Thanks for the replies, I'll just get used to it then.

You could always fit a TRT prop. You still get a clunk but the TRT takes the harshness out of it and also the 'ding' (technical term). It basically replicates the job that a cush drive does on the rear sprocket of a motorbike and it's much kinder on your gearbox.

Phil