u/CourseOk763

I ride a Honda CB350RS, currently around 1,500–1,700 km, with the first service done at ~1,000 km. I’ve been noticing two things lately and wanted to check if other RS owners face the same or if it points to an issue.

1. 2nd‑gear clutch “lack”

• In 2nd gear, the bike almost feels like it wants to stall if I fully release the clutch.

• To keep it running smoothly in 2nd, I often have to keep the clutch slightly pulled in the whole time.

• This doesn’t happen in other gears; it’s mainly in 2nd.

2. 3rd‑gear harshness

• In 3rd gear between roughly 40–65 km/h, the engine feels more loaded, with increased vibration and a slightly harsh, buzzy sound.

• It’s not sudden: it’s been like this since the start, but it feels more pronounced now.

• The bike runs fine otherwise (no jerks, no power loss).