is it norm for a monster 620s 2003 to shift hard W/ a kick>

[Gallo03]

is it norm for a monster 620s, 2003 to shift hard (W/ a kick), Clutch IS in everytime. up and Dn. Thanks

[somegirl]

You might want to move your thread to Tech, it's a more appropriate place for it.

However, yes, it's typical of them to kind of "clunk" when you shift them, especially the lower gears.

[ozsn]

Yes. I would recommend you don't try and shift while leaned over too much until you get use to it.

[ScottRNelson]

I'm having a hard time understanding exactly what you're asking.

If you mean that when you're idling in gear and shift into first gear, then yes, there is normally a bit of a clunk.  It's less the slower the engine is going, so don't blip the throttle right before shifting it into gear.

If you're talking about shifting while riding the bike, it should be fairly smooth at lower engine speeds, but shifting into first while going faster than 10-15 mph is likely to cause a bit of a clunk.  Other bikes do this too.

Maybe you could clarify the issue a bit more...

[Goat_Herder]

I'm having a hard time understanding exactly what you're asking.

If you mean that when you're idling in gear and shift into first gear, then yes, there is normally a bit of a clunk.  It's less the slower the engine is going, so don't blip the throttle right before shifting it into gear.

If you're talking about shifting while riding the bike, it should be fairly smooth at lower engine speeds, but shifting into first while going faster than 10-15 mph is likely to cause a bit of a clunk.  Other bikes do this too.

Maybe you could clarify the issue a bit more...

Doing down to 2nd or 1st while moving requires a pretty hard kick.  The engine would give out big CLUNK when you do it. 

[sbrguy]

i have teh same bike, does the exact same thing, completely normal

[fasterblkduc]

Oh heck yeah...it's normal. I race a 620. It feels like you need a sledgehammer to shift. I tried running a gp shift and it was horrible for downshifting going into corners. I run regular shift pattern because to downshift, you have to kick the crap out of it.

[Slide Panda]

On the contrary, my former 620 was quite easy to shift. Yes, going into 1st while stopped did require a little more effort and you got the *thunk* - but I wouldn't say it was hard, or needed a lot of effort at all.

A while back, the slave on my 900 sprung a leak, the result was reduced pressure in the line (much like air bubble) which made for harder shifting. Getting N from 1st or 2nd while stopped was a real chore, and and down shifts required more pessure on the lever.

I'll suggest you bleed your clutch line and have a look around for any leaks.

Also, what oil are you running, and how old is it?