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2009 SM610 gear shifting issue (?)

dualie

dualie

Husqvarna
AA Class
hard to describe, but the last few rides on my moto, i've noticed a faint or slight "yank" as the bikes shifts into the next gear. again, hard to describe... shifting is normal, but the bike "yanks" into gear (?) it's most pronounced when shifting from 1st through 3rd. i tightened up the clutch via the adjuster, but still, no dice. anybody know what's up?
 
High-Side said:
Mine does that when it's time to change the oil - how long has it been on yours?
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bought the bike new with zero miles. first oil change was approximately 900 miles b/c i couldn't find 10/60 locally, so i tried to order it online. unfortunately, of all the online vendors, the vendor i placed an order with wasn't upfront about it being on backorder or out of stock. delivery never happen'd and excuse continued, so i cancelled the order and defaulted to 10/50 from the local moto shop. read a husky reference that stated that you could use 10/50 with the 610, so i went for it. anyway, just check'd my odometer and my bike has a little over 3200 miles on it, and according to the manual, the second oil change is recommended or required at 3100 miles. so i guess i'm right back where i started from. it is near or time to change the oil. however, prolly' won't try 10/50 again, cos' 10/50 hides neutral. anyway, thanks for your response. i hope you're right, cos' it's less costly than most solutions. anyways, i'll follow up with the results within a couple of weeks or sooner.
 
I have used Rotella T6 5W-40 and Amsoil 10W-40 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil in my bike (TE630). Rotella worked great, Amsoil gives me better shifting action and an easier to find neutral. Both oils make neutral more difficult to find as the oil gets dirty. I change mine about every 1200 or so miles.
 
So you have over 2,000 miles on your oil?? Mine starts shifting funny around 1,000 miles - and that's when I change it. But I do a lot of shorter 20-30 mile hard rides up the mountain and out to the coast which may make it break down faster. Change your oil and see how it feels.
 
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