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Posted by shunter v8
 - June 15, 2015, 17:02:24 PM

I really will have to knuckle down and start looking for the fault,GB is sort of right since fitting the new seat I have sort of just taken it easy in second gear,as I just wanted to ride it. I will start looking soon I promise  ;)

Posted by greenbarn
 - May 30, 2015, 22:31:54 PM

That new seat probably straightened it out.....

Posted by badboy194
 - May 30, 2015, 20:34:29 PM

Just Curious. Did you ever get it figured out?

Posted by shunter v8
 - May 07, 2015, 11:21:08 AM

The more I make the bike do it I really think it is electrical or fuel related but to be fair it will not write off anything until I have tried it.

Posted by Gooseberrie
 - May 07, 2015, 08:38:57 AM

Are there any additives in the engine oil? Teflon and other friction enhancers do slip the clutch and should not be used. I must say you would have found out soon enough, riding over a bump in the road, still this could be left unmentioned and there is quite a bit of cushioning from the dampers.

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The clutch is also something I thought about right at first, because the clutch is a known problem on the 1500's.  But it doesn't really make sense it only happens in 2nd. 

Worn clutches can slip at low speed. In second gear is where I really expect to notice. This is supposedly happening when force is applied. The bike was ridden as a Christmas tree, only because it could? The owner must have had high demands and probably bought miracle oil.
Posted by shunter v8
 - May 03, 2015, 11:41:38 AM

LOL that's why I am poor.  ;D

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 02, 2015, 18:10:24 PM

  Ok I need to see Andrea on the fireblade to believe you......oh my fine friend Uncle Malcolm decided to show me this picture also.......

Castle Shunter on the Isle....and you claim to be poor .......Laird Shunter.....

Posted by shunter v8
 - May 02, 2015, 16:18:14 PM

Ah that is why I also have a fireblade in the stable. Drift in sounds brilliant and Andrea is a lot more sociable than me and would dance the night away. To be honest it would be great to meet up. If only :-[

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 02, 2015, 09:48:11 AM

 ;) ok and a again, how many roads can you really ride on legally? Our island of PEI is larger then that. When have you had the Drifter to 130 on a bend? Let alone 200 mph. First off when Andrea sees this you are in for a gobsmacking along side the head. So rent out the Castle Shunter and come over here for Drift In and Andrea would be happy to met all of us..........

Posted by shunter v8
 - May 02, 2015, 05:27:10 AM

Now now Ratman you are being a bit naughty. Let me give you a lesson on our roads we have approximately 500 miles of roads to be fair a lot are tracks which you would not want to ride. The island is 35 miles by 14 miles ok not very big. The TT circuit is 37.75 miles on public roads with 225 bends the fastest average speed is 130 mph with top speeds exceeding 200 mph. TT is 4 weeks away where our population rises from 80k to 120k the island nearly sinks. Bring it on I can't wait.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 01, 2015, 17:53:03 PM

  ;) can you go straight long enough to wind it out and shift into anything other then second gear?

Posted by shunter v8
 - May 01, 2015, 16:59:44 PM

I have to be honest and say no,because we have just got in to riding weather and I have had to get out. I hope to start trying the different suggestions very soon. I suppose because it only happens under hard acceleration and most of the time you would not know it's there you tend to forget about it or you ride accordingly. It is something that I do want to sort out,once I have had a few more rides I will buckle down and attempt to get to the bottom of the problem.

Posted by badboy194
 - April 29, 2015, 19:32:51 PM
Quote from: shunter v8 on April 19, 2015, 06:15:30 AM

I had the same thoughts myself but as I do not know when it was last changed its got to be worth a try.

shunter v8, Did you ever get your problem solved ?
Posted by shunter v8
 - April 19, 2015, 06:15:30 AM

I had the same thoughts myself but as I do not know when it was last changed its got to be worth a try.

Posted by greenbarn
 - April 18, 2015, 16:44:29 PM

The clutch is also something I thought about right at first, because the clutch is a known problem on the 1500's.  But it doesn't really make sense it only happens in 2nd. 

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