Reverse on RTS

[kranslav]

When shifting my 2016 RTS into reverse, I found that if I do this from 1st gear instead of neutral its a lot smoother without the loud thump. Does anybody else do it this way or is it wrong?:dontknow:

 

[Bob Denman]

Whatever gets it done for you! :2thumbs:
But the "CLUNK!" doesn't actually harm anything...

 

[Chupaca]

Here's the thing....

No problem doing it that way but no benefit as the clunk happened when you put in first. On the older manual one you had to put in 1st then reverse. The whole clunking is the engine engaging with an idle transmission. Once the you have them both moving then the clunking is gone. It is just that first one....:thumbup:

 

[Easy Rider]

The first shift of the day will still clunk, regardless of whether it is R or 1.

Same thing after it sits long enough to cool off when out riding too.

 

[stmike 1800]

Sounds like a Harley going into gear .

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

When shifting my 2016 RTS into reverse, I found that if I do this from 1st gear instead of neutral its a lot smoother without the loud thump. Does anybody else do it this way or is it wrong?:dontknow:

Same with going into first from reverse. No clunk.