Questions tagged [gears]
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What could make a noise when I decelerate with a manual gearbox?
Update 06/23/2014
One week later, this noise is now very, very loud, even when I don't decelerate. As soon as I put the 5th gear and clutch, it vibrates whether I accelerate or not. It's like if the ...
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gentle vs Forced push of motorcycle gear - wear and tear [closed]
I am new to riding motorcycle. And I tend to use my legs a little forcibly while changing gears. A friend told me that this would cause the gearbox to wear out soon. He suggested me to do it gently ...
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Can I use EP 80W/90 oil instead of EP90 oil?
I have a Belle MiniMix 150 110V Electric Cement Mixer the documentation says to use a EP90 oil in the gear box, but these days it seems that most outlets only sells EP80/90 oil.
What is the ...
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Gear Linkage repairs for VW Polo Mk3 (1997)
I had a problem changing gears on my Polo (1997, 1.4 petrol, 3 door, UK). It was hard to find the gears especially 1st and 2nd, and reverse would grind, and it was worse when the car was warmed up ...
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Motorcycle gear changes alternate between stiff and normal
I have a 6 month old Kawasaki W800 I bought new. Sometimes when I ride gear changes seem stiff and clunky. Other times they seem smooth and normal.
Would anyone know what could be causing this? ...
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Grinding gearbox problem
My brother has a honda civic type R that he bought 2nd hand a few months ago. Every time he tries to shift into 3rd gear, there is a faint grinding niose coming from the engine. Sometimes before ...
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My gear switches out of Drive and into neutral while driving automatically
I was wondering what might be the problem with my gear. Sorry, my terminology is bad I'm not a car enthusiast. Anyways, when I first turn on the car, I feel a little tension in the gear when I pull ...
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Motorcycle gears seem really stiff and hard to shift when cold
So I have noticed that even for a fruther 10 to 15 mins after warm up, the gear lever on my motorcycle (bought brand new - 6 months old) seems really stiff and harder to change.
Could this have ...
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Is it OK to skip gears on a motorcycle?
I'm not sure if this is on topic, but I'd like to know the answer before it comes a repair question.
I have a Y2K Triumph Speed Triple - great bike. First gear comfortably takes to 90km/h. Needless ...
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