DistritoF.
Tuned and Synch'ed
My 2018 Yamaha MT-10 has a loud clunk when selecting first. And it's not the slickest transmission on the planet going through the box. Every bike I have or have had has a different first gear engagement from neutral experience.
I have not (yet) purchased a V100. The reports of "clunky" first gear engagement don't concern me. Reports of oil leaks, coolant leaks etc... do.
I agree re the clunk Wallycycle. I've had three BMW boxers, all masters of the clunk.
FWIW, I now have a little over 30,000 mls on the V100 Mandello s (well, two V 100 Mandello s, a 2023 ans a 2024) without any issues. Not a peep. In fact, after the first one was destroyed I bought the exact same bike. I think is a great bike.
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