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Diesel Dragon

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5th gear whine
« on: May 11, 2008, 10:10:13 PM »
Does anybody else's tranny seem to whine a bit when it's in 5th gear??

All the other gears are quiet, even 6th.

Don't know what 5th is complaining about but I don't like it.

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Re: 5th gear whine
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2008, 10:33:38 PM »
Quote from: Diesel Dragon on May 11, 2008, 10:10:13 PM
Does anybody else's tranny seem to whine a bit when it's in 5th gear??

All the other gears are quiet, even 6th.

Don't know what 5th is complaining about but I don't like it.

DD

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Try some Reldine Shockproof Heavy. It'll quiet it a little. But it's inherent to the design. Get used to it or pull the tranny and use the Baker gear change. Not worth it. Just get louder pipes. I don't hear it anymore with my Performance Fatcats! ;)

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Re: 5th gear whine
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2008, 11:19:17 PM »
Seems to be more pronounced on some bikes for some reason.  Never, ever had any problem at all on mine.  But I have used the Redline Shockproof Heavy since about 500 miles.  Really like the stuff and think it would help.  Give it a try.
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Re: 5th gear whine
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2008, 12:16:53 AM »
Never heard it on my 07 but on some loaner bikes it was really bad. I run RL Heavy Duty Shookproof but I never heard it even with Syn 3 as delivered.
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Re: 5th gear whine
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2008, 07:07:13 AM »
1st whines too , but good oil and loud pipes cure the issue
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Re: 5th gear whine
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2008, 08:58:24 AM »
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The 5th gear whines as the teeth are straight cut as the other 5 gears are cut at an angle..  I think the word is helical cut.  Why 5th gear is cut different, I do not know-maybe so you know you are in 5th?    :nixweiss:   :)   Anyway, try the Shockproof heavy when a fluid change is needed and ride and enjoy your new bike.
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Re: 5th gear whine
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2008, 08:33:30 PM »
Cool, I never knew I had a "Rock Crusher" tranny in my bike  :)

The noise is not too bad but noticeable

I changed the tranny fluid to Mobil 75-90 weight Synthetic gear oil a month ago but I will try the Shockproof next time.

Thx for the help.

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