clunky gear shifting

[Marc S]

You want to see a rough shifting bike go try out a Ural.  No synchronizers at all.  When downshifting you actually have to pull in the clutch and blip the throttle a little bit to get it to shift.  With the Valk don't worry you'll get used to it and not even notice it.

Marc

['KC']

I didn't see your question about synthetics till now, sorry for the delay. I use Amsoil, because I like it, and it is readily available for me. I also have seen some independent tests showing that it is superior to Mobil 1, and some others.
I believe that any synthetic is going to out perform the crude oils no matter what they will tell you.

ok I'm goin to do it ( the kick shifter) and in 1,500 miles i will try out amsoil... thanks to all!

Coop out

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[dwpell]

Originally posted by BR!
Im going to tell you a very truthful statement (Instead of the normal pack of lies:laugh: ) if it wasn't for the Rattlebars Kickshifter I would have been Valkless after just a few months. I HAVE to have floorboards and kickshifter was the only way to go. I have had mine for over three years and has been on two bikes. I did have to machine a new bushing for mine recently but there were a lot of hard shifts on that thing. Best money I have ever spent on my bike. Its one of those things you take for granted untl you get on one without it. BR

Hey BR,
Where did you get your floorboards?
Do they allow your feet to be  furter forward and outside of the cylinder heads?