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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Rapide Gearbox - Very 'tight' gearchange
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<blockquote data-quote="robmfj" data-source="post: 95876" data-attributes="member: 2062"><p>That's encouraging Bill. I am in a similar situation having fitted a new Surtees 5 speed bundle and apart from assembly lube have found it tight (probably not "very"). Consequently, not easy to find that sweet spot with the shift mechanism. Was hoping that filled with oil and a few RPM applied it will become easier. I have been advised that it will take up to 500 miles to ease completely. The palm of my left hand suffered from constant manual turning of the clutch shaft trying to get it sweet. Then made up some lock nuts and able to spin with an air gun, this proved to me that the 5 gears and N were all there so left it at that and now having read Robert's post I am further encouraged that things can only get better. Still a ways to go before the bike will be finally up and running. </p><p>What would be the best oil for a new "tight" gearbox?</p><p>Rob</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="robmfj, post: 95876, member: 2062"] That's encouraging Bill. I am in a similar situation having fitted a new Surtees 5 speed bundle and apart from assembly lube have found it tight (probably not "very"). Consequently, not easy to find that sweet spot with the shift mechanism. Was hoping that filled with oil and a few RPM applied it will become easier. I have been advised that it will take up to 500 miles to ease completely. The palm of my left hand suffered from constant manual turning of the clutch shaft trying to get it sweet. Then made up some lock nuts and able to spin with an air gun, this proved to me that the 5 gears and N were all there so left it at that and now having read Robert's post I am further encouraged that things can only get better. Still a ways to go before the bike will be finally up and running. What would be the best oil for a new "tight" gearbox? Rob [/QUOTE]
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