Gets better with time. Crisp, definite shifts are the order of the day with this xmission. It will not tolerate 'mushy' shifts.LLWells said:
Gets better with time. Crisp, definite shifts are the order of the day with this xmission. It will not tolerate 'mushy' shifts.LLWells said:Occassionally, when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, always at lower RPM's, i.e., 2K maybe 3K, (when in the residential area for example), I seem to end up in Neutral. Only occurs at lower speeds. Is it me getting used to the new KS (422 miles,break in period) or is it something else? I know I should just run through the gears more aggressively, however, there are times when lower RPM's are requires.
LL,LLWells said:Occassionally, when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, always at lower RPM's, i.e., 2K maybe 3K, (when in the residential area for example), I seem to end up in Neutral. Only occurs at lower speeds. Is it me getting used to the new KS (422 miles,break in period) or is it something else? I know I should just run through the gears more aggressively, however, there are times when lower RPM's are requires.
How did you manage to get *24,000* miles on your S in that short time???kencorsun said:Even after 24,000 miles ...
Thanks for the reply. You're correct, it normally happens when I am tired and sloppy.jpalamaro said:Gets better with time. Crisp, definite shifts are the order of the day with this xmission. It will not tolerate 'mushy' shifts.
yep, the same for me. i don't think any dealer has set the shift lever (or any other though) to our requirements ! so a little bit adjustment and ....... missing gears is goneDOA said:You might lower that shift lever.
I have a lazy foot (like the rest of me I suppose) and will miss up shifts more than downshifts where I can stomp the shifter. I compensate by keeping the shift lever a little low, it actually rests on my boot. And I NEVER miss a shift with it there.
DOA,DOA said:You might lower that shift lever.
I have a lazy foot (like the rest of me I suppose) and will miss up shifts more than downshifts where I can stomp the shifter. I compensate by keeping the shift lever a little low, it actually rests on my boot. And I NEVER miss a shift with it there.
And to pull the clutch only 1/4th of the possible distance. You can also shift without clutch and clunk. At the moment I'm trying to perfect thisRazel said:One of the older axioms on shifting a BMW transmission is to preload the shift lever.
Particularly as the owner's manual (which I read carefully in this instance for probably the first time ever) says that you should NEVER change gears without using the clutch! But then I went back and checked and it said the same thing for my R850R, and I clutchless-changed that thing for about 6,000 miles without any problems.rlmr said:I am quite sure that BMW would "argue the toss" if the transmission fell to pieces and you stated you never used the clutch
Oh yes! Even with winter closing in ...rlmr said:Hope you enjoy your KS as much as I am enjoying mine.![]()