L1500 gears grinds
- Thread starter smn
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As long as your clutch isn't slipping, I would try adjusting the linkage before I jumped on the replace it bandwagon.
Robert
Robert
Of course, i feel I need to ask, you do know these are non-syncro transmissions? meaning you start out in the gear you intend to use, not shift-up from first. not meaning to insult your knowledge but, it has come up more than once.
Oh, glad your here!! Keep asking questions, someone will answer if we can.
Oh, glad your here!! Keep asking questions, someone will answer if we can.
They can be shifted on the fly but you need to match the speed of the gears before shifting. The transmission wasn't designed for it and it's very difficult in these transmissions for a few different reasons. Also each time you make a mistake you're damaging the gears further.
Anyway if it's grinding while your standing still then the clutch isn't being depressed far enough. Like OT said it probably just needs some adjustment. Down on the left you'll find the clutch linkage, loosen the locknut and then lengthen or shorten the linkage til you've got about 3/4 of an inch of free play at the pedal. Free play is the amount of travel before the throw out bearing touches the clutch fingers, it's the point where the petal resistance increases.
Anyway if it's grinding while your standing still then the clutch isn't being depressed far enough. Like OT said it probably just needs some adjustment. Down on the left you'll find the clutch linkage, loosen the locknut and then lengthen or shorten the linkage til you've got about 3/4 of an inch of free play at the pedal. Free play is the amount of travel before the throw out bearing touches the clutch fingers, it's the point where the petal resistance increases.
A little grinding is normal, especially if you were in neutral with the clutch out, then press the clutch in and shift into a gear. I also usually throttle down before sifting, which helps.