Sounds pretty much like mine from what I can tell. I've read these bikes have louder clunker trannys. But sounds regular to me.

 

mine is a 09 and sounds just like that.

 

That is the way mine sounds too. It is normal.

 

If it makes that sound all the way up through the gears then you need to adjust your clutch cable. The shift into first from N and from 1 - 2 are fairly clunky on my 07, but not from 2-3-4-5-6.

 

all my gears have a clunk i adjusted the cable to. still all gears have a clunk to it!

 

Agree with JustAJ......my 07 clunks from neutral to first, a little from 1 - 2 and none through the rest of the gears

 

well my 06 clunks in all gear what does that indicate? What kinda problems can I be looking at?

 

My ' 10 only clunks from neutral, after that it is silky smooth.

 

Okay my clutch adjust was done I took it to the dealer and they just adjusted the cable for free. But it still does it from N-1-2 then from 3-4 then 4-5 a little less

 

Its normal man. Your just wiggin out. It's still new to you and your gonna worry. Just enjoy the ride.

 

 

go test ride a buell. Shifting my brothers xb12 is almost painful. Makes our little bike seem so easy!

 

Nothing to worry about 09' sounds the same..just a little clunky and loud..

 

My 09 was really clunky too. I fixed it though, I bought a Suzuki.

 

If it still does it after adjusting the cluthc play at the lever, then you need to adjust it at the engine side. The lever adjuster is for "fine" adjustments (AKA small). THe adjuster at the engine side is for larger changes, but you have to back down the lever one first.

 

Believe it or not, the way your chain is adjusted plays a HUGE roll in how your shift from Neutral to First sounds. Make sure it's within specs and lubricated. When chains get really loose, that shift can sound like a cannon going off.