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Adjustable pushrods?

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Old Sep 29, 2019 | 08:35 PM
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How can you tell when they need to be adjusted? They were installed when cams were changed in bike.
And how often should they be adjusted?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 05:20 AM
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If done correctly the first time, never have to re adjust...
 
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Just wanted to make sure.. It's been a few years and I've been tinkering away recently and wanted to ask before I did something stupid..
 
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