RE: problems nobody seems to know about

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RE: problems nobody seems to know about

RE: problems nobody seems to know about 
Dado said 2005-09-19 07:03 
 
Yeap, that´s the LC1500 OK.
The LC 1500 and the new Blvd model are identical in the tranny.

They´re long gears. meaning, when you downshift, go down 2 gears instead of one.

Here´s what I did. What ever your speedo says, you should be in the next higher gear. 30 mph= 4th gear, 40 mph = 5th gear.

coming down is 2 gears at a time because your slowing down. But, remember, 20 mph = 3rd gear, 10mph = 2nd gear.

Use 1st gear only when your dragging your feet ready to stop.

The manual states what speed´s to shift for a smoother engagement.
Mine is clunky sounding too. But, I shift as the manual states and I can live with that I guess. I love my Intruder, clunky sounds and all.

I wish I could put a Harley 6 speed trans in my LC1500. I´d be in heaven. The bike needs a 6th gear. Why Suzuki makes a cheap transmission is beyond me. I love my Intruder, but, can´t see buying another of the same. I want improvements. (Are you listening Suzuki).

Enjoy the ride. The trans takes getting used to. I don´t even hear it anymore.

Dado 
 
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