07-14-2019, 02:35 PM
Being curious i just measured the lash in all gears of the rearwheel, the first three gears are identical and have 60mm. travel ( freeplay or lash ) at circumference, the cushdrive in the hub has no play but some flexibility.
The chain has 5mm. play, that is about 10% of the total.
The chain tension is a conservative 40mm. between top and bottom movement.
As a reference the 40 year old cb550 measures 50 mm play when in first or second gear, so not much change there.
And Jim is exactly right, it shifts fine clutchless, when slowing down i apply a small amount of pressure on the gearlever, reduce throttle until it shifts down etc.
The chain has 5mm. play, that is about 10% of the total.
The chain tension is a conservative 40mm. between top and bottom movement.
As a reference the 40 year old cb550 measures 50 mm play when in first or second gear, so not much change there.
And Jim is exactly right, it shifts fine clutchless, when slowing down i apply a small amount of pressure on the gearlever, reduce throttle until it shifts down etc.