bvet4dog Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I've been reading up some people's comments on the org about common tranny issues for 06+. I did not know this and my bike seems to be running smoothly as it should. I've never had a tranny failure in the past, what are the signs that i could look for. Far as i know, i don't see any metal shavings in the oil when i change it. Also I've been using Rotella oil for both sides along with Tusk oil filter. Realistically, what are the chances for my tranny to go bad, considering i use the clutch all of the time and rarely let other people ride my toy. Quote 07 trx450r http://450rhq.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/cd3b5c0a9ec786930d0a92290fd034b5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridinredjav Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 with a stock motor or just the HRC kit and a pipe i wouldnt worry too much. one common sign is when you are cruising in gear and get on the gas and it just pops out of gear then when you let off it goes back into gear. that is from the dogs on the gears being worn and the gears are slipping as a result. once that happens you have to replace the gears. also good idea to harden and maybe backcut the new gears. there is also a billet gear set but thats $1900!! Quote 04 honda TRX450R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grtrat1 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 My tranny will actually downshift from 4th to 3rd if I get on the gas.. Sometimes it will totally skip 4th and go right to 5th, when I shift from 3rd to 4th... Quote http://www.offtopic.forum/images/sig.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx333 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Never had any issues with my 06+ machines when they had just hrc kits, when i added other mods thats when the trans starting going south and fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoser Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Don't worry about it, just enjoy the ride! You more than likely won't have a problem for a long time. It sounds like you ride pretty sensibly which is good. Keep using the clutch, change oil frequently and don't worry about it till it's broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridinredjav Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 My tranny will actually downshift from 4th to 3rd if I get on the gas.. Sometimes it will totally skip 4th and go right to 5th, when I shift from 3rd to 4th... yikes!! I gotta say I love my 04!! Quote 04 honda TRX450R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvet4dog Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Awesome, that's great to hear! my only plans are full exhaust and either an older hrc cam / crf cam or a hot cam stage 2. That's pretty much the only mods i will be doing. Waiting on the suspension and i'm about to install my new carrier and axle. Just gotta figure out how to get the friggin sprocket off the stock axle. It's stock and the bolts wont budge at all. the bolts are soaking up in pb blaster for a bit as i type this haha I might have a chance to ride before snow comes but i'm not getting my hopes up. Quote 07 trx450r http://450rhq.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/cd3b5c0a9ec786930d0a92290fd034b5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Immortal ATV Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 If you have no issues now then just use the clutch and keep the tranny oil clean. If it starts to get stuck in gear or pop out then gears are starting to wear.....but it could still last years before it goes boom! 1 Quote Todd http://immortalatv.com todd@immortalatv.com 1(800)380-9646 Save $5 off $100, use coupon code: 450rhq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Mamito USMC Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 mine survived a engine seized so if your use the clutch and ride the tranny properly dont worry about it... even the case broke before my gears, but thats another story... 1 Quote http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/06f1a7ba567102d307e3f721efc437ad.jpg Zorros racing.. #123A - Baja 500, 2014 FINISHER !!! Subscribe to us on FB http://www.facebook.com/zorros.rt http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/91c75944b97d47249f183869c9875a9e.gif http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/5639c3ecf3b34b1f1e26b660950f9785.gif Join the http://www.Marines.com travel to exotic lands, meet exciting unusual people and kill them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcountrydude Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 my 5th gear went without warning. worn dogs. 1 Quote Stock Bore, Stock Stroke, Pump Gas, and Kicking Ass TEAM JUNK RACING #224 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
450R Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 my tranny on my 06 never went out yet and I've had it since new. and the last 4 of those years my engine is a +60hp 490 and still no problem.... but then again I don't slam gears at the rev limiter. just ride it and stop worrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmobile101 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 55+HP 07 ER and I never had a issue with the tranny. I did have alot of false neutral shifts thou, but the GT Thunder shift shaft spring resolved 90% of that. Quote http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/fd3b0f2c0d7ce24057c01e9a7e667bc6.jpg HUNG RACING, MSR RACING, RATH RACING, HOUSER RACING, JT SPROCKETS, HIPER TECHNOLOGY, HINSON RACING, STIFF BRAND CLOTHING,and CYCRA RACING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckinfuts Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I've been thinkin about the spring but I haven't had issues with mine since back cut. The problem with the transmissions are the dogs that wear fast on the contact edges which allow slipping out of gear, missed shifts and skipped shifts. Power does affect the rate of wear but generally it's the shifting habits of the rider (obviously mx will cause rapid wear). The last engine I bought was nothing more than a stock engine with a stage two and a pipe. The dogs on most gears were absolutely hammered and I had a hard time believing the guy telling me everything worked and shifted perfectly! Quote http://450rhq.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/450c01f25139ab7ef7d638c0209599ef.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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