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Hard first shift (of the day, I mean!)

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Over the past few days, I've noticed that, when I take the bike ('83 GS550L) out in the morning to ride to work, the first shift I make (from 1st to 2nd) is really hard. Shifts fine from 2nd up. By the time I've made two 1st-to-2nd shifts, it's fine and remains fine the rest of the day. It's only that first shift or two that are difficult. I'm a bit puzzled as to what could be causing this - don't know if it's an early warning of a bigger issue...
 
It's official!
This is now an oil thread! :eek:

Seriously, it may be time for an oil change.
 
SqDancerLynn1 said:
WHat kind of oil do you use?
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To be honest, I don't know the brand. Only purchased the bike a couple of months ago. PO told me oil and filter had been "recently" changed with 10W40. Oil level is good and oil appears new...

Do you think I should change just to be safe?
 
Kerry, Why don't you replace your oil first and see if the problem exist. PO wants to sell you the bike and he might has told you something that you would like to hear. :)
 
And it was probably the oil that you don't have to change for 15000 miles.
 
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