Oh, and one more thing. This is the slickest gearshift (K1100LT) I have ever had. I have had boxers and Guzzies and Harleys - KLUNK. I have also had late model Suzuki's, supposedly very slick, but nothing as slick as this machine with 80 000km on it. So, there is my 10 cents on the gear box clunk issue. Scott J from Queensland. Australia. Damn, it is gettin hot here.