marv
Novice Class
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posted September 14, 2003 09:55 PM
Shift like crap
Just got a new 03' zx12r is it just me? or do they all shift rough..
  
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frEEk
Administrator
ummm... yeah
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posted September 15, 2003 01:49 AM
what do u mean by "crap"? if u mean klunky... welcome to kawasaki  they seem to be pretty famous for klunky trannies.
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k bryant
Needs a job
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posted September 15, 2003 07:57 AM
I have an '03. Like freek says, it shifts like a typical Kaw. You can get caught up in all the theories on different oils and such making it better.... I do notice that mine shifts a little smoother now with 6k miles on it, than when it was new. But then again, maybe I'm just used to it by now.
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JoshDunn
Expert Class
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posted September 15, 2003 09:55 AM
I have an 02 12r, It shifts much better than my 86 VFR 750 did, maybe you are just spoiled.You will get used to it, and it will most definately get better as it breaks in....
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Hells Dark Lord
Needs a life
living life, and loving it.
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posted September 15, 2003 11:08 AM
my 02 shifted very heavy and clunky when i got it, but it shifts very nicely now, better than my ZX6R.....I believe that different oils do make a difference.....when you change the oil at the service, try a differnt type, cant hurt anything.....I didnt have good luck with Motul though, i got a lot of false neutrals with it.......
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ScaredyCat
Expert Class
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posted September 15, 2003 11:11 AM
03. Shifted like a tractor until abot 3000 miles. Shifts sweet now. I just talked her into it.
Or it could be the newness wearing off.....
I was pretty worried too.
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necro
Needs a job
My Grandma Is A Virgin
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posted September 15, 2003 08:00 PM
If you wear ear plugs the problem will get fixed
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