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Engine Mechanical TopicsDiscussion for motor builds, cams, head work, stripped bolts and other engine related issues. The good and the bad. If it goes round and around or up and down, post it here.
Yea...... a little mirror and a small light to get back there should do it.
Agreed. When you do, post back what they look like and how many miles you have. Im curious how far I can run mine before getting worried. I had a friend fubar his at 20k while he was riding.
Agreed. When you do, post back what they look like and how many miles you have. Im curious how far I can run mine before getting worried. I had a friend fubar his at 20k while he was riding.
If you're riding a 2012, you're good to a 100K. I just did an engine rebuild of my 2011 at 96K and wear was negligible. The mirror thing doesn't work for the back tensioner on hydraulic tensioner plates.
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