Hi all,

tried launching my 08 GSR the first time. Standard clutch smelled pretty harsh for a while but it's back to ok. However, it seems when I change gears quick from 1-2 or 2-3 after redlining there is a noticeable hesitation after it begins to pull.

However, it does not seem the revs are going up before the clutch grips, so it doesn't seem the traditional kind of dying clutch symptom.

Any guesses? If I am shifting slower (not granny-shifting, but slower) it seems as brilliant as ever.

Could it be that I'm running a quarter tank of Euro-95E after a long time of using the 99-octane V-Power?

 

Did you turn the ASC off before you tried to launch?

 

It could be the fuel. According to this http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain....143&pageid=275

 

Yes I did.

 

you only launched it once. All you need is practice.

 

I think you are imagining things.