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    82 gs450 second gear

    I've noticed lately that second gear is sometimes a little grumpy. I have a lot of missed upshifts into neutral and the occasional downshift from third into in between gears.

    Wondering if this is technique on my part, a known mechanical quirk, or a sign that something is messed up inside the transmission. it happens maybe 20% of the time.

    edit - the oil i put in there a few weeks ago is t4 15-40, should i put 10 40 back in there?
    Last edited by bren; 05-22-2025, 04:17 PM.
    1982 GS450 txz

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    Most likely a clutch drag issue. Be sure to adjust the clutch properly, using the screw on the adjuster mechanism on the side cover. If still no love, you might want to check the clutch plates for flatness. Also, make sure the shift drum mechanism is working properly. You can access that mechanism from inside the clutch cover.
    Ed

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