"clunky" shifting

[faustinstevens]

I posted this on the list but thougth I'd try here as well. I'm getting some clunking when I let the clutch out in 1st and sometimes in 2nd. It is worse if I'm starting uphill or trying to start fast. The sound seems to be coming from down around the transmission area.

I also seem to "miss" 2nd on the upshift every once in a while, landing in neutral and revving instead. Once, it even made it into 2nd but then slipped back into neutral a second later.

So...what does everyone think? Time to replace the clutch or tranny or somethin'?

[Greg Cothern]

Faustin what kind of oil are you using?  Some of the clunk has always been around in the 3rd generation Magna.  I have found that everyday automotive oil will make it "clunk" more.  
I switched over to Valvoline 4-stroke Motorcycle specific oil and it was less.
Chain if it gets really loose, dirty, and dry will cause a noise that can be heard when going slow.
Also something else to consider that possibly the clutch is need of adjusting.

[faustinstevens]

I use cheap oil from Walmart with it's matching filter (SuperTech brand). I probably also could use a good chain clean and lube. I'll try all this stuff first and then if not, take it to the place Biff recommended.

Thanks.

[Greg Cothern]

When I first bought my Valk, the previous owner had synthetic in it.  I changed and used Valvoline 10W40 regular auto oil, shifting was much noisier and less positive and clunked.
I since switched to the Motorcycle specific 4-stroke Valvoline (non-synthetic) and it much better.
Hope it will be this easy to take care of for you.

[Aurox]

My vote goes for the chain.  The more I think about this, I have had a similar problem on my V30 Magna.  It was a dry, sticky, chain.  Cleaned and well oiled and adjusted took care of the problem.  If nothing else, invest in a new chain.  If your chain is that dry and dirty, it has probably gotten a lot of wear also.  New chain is nice to have for peace of mind also.

Good Luck,

[Marc Albea]

While you are looking at your chain you may want to check out "both" your sprockets.  If your teeth are worn that can certainly contribute to not only the noise but to the life of your chain.