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== Description of the problem ==
When changing the gear from 1st to 2nd a grinding will be felt and heard.
It is similar to the sound/feeling when shifting without fully pressing the clutch.

== Fixing the second gear grinding ==

=== [[Transmission Oil|Transmission oil]] ===
Several users reported that using the "Castrol Syntrans FE 75W" instead of the "Honda MTF" oil fixes the 2nd gear grinding.<br>
It is recommended to flush the gearbox three times in a row with the new oil in order to get completely rid of the old Honda MTF.<br>
'''This seems to be the best and most noticeable fix for the second gear grinding'''

=== Clutch free play adjustment ===
It is possible that the clutch is not fully engaging when pressing the clutch pedal.<br>
By adjusting the clutch free play you will make sure that you fully engage the clutch when pressing the clutch pedal.

=== Changing clutch fluid ===
Some people noticed and improvement once they changed the clutch fluid.