2009 1st to 2nd gear change - clunk or ka-pow?

[dandantmm]

My friend just purchased a leftover 2009 Nomad. He had a 2002 Nomad and then a 2005 Wing. His biggest complaint is the noise when changing from 1st to 2nd gear. He describes it as a KA-POW instead of a clunk. He said none of his bikes before had made that kind of noise and he's worried there is a problem. I have not ridden it yet to form my own opinion (that's in the works), but I've heard it when in front and behind him. It sounds a lot like my 08 if I hang out in 1st too long before shifting to 2nd, but he says his does it no matter what speed. I know there are several that have gone from an older Nomad to the 1700 and wondered if you are experiencing the same thing.