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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 02:19 PM
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After adjusting S&S quickie push rods each one has a different length, what is it with that ?
 

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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 03:40 PM
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Im not sure I just set mine to zero backlash then went the same amount of flats on each one I never checked on threads left.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by pop48
After adjusting S&S quickie push rods each one has a different length, what is it with that ?
Longest pushrod is designated to the f/exhaust.
Next longest (if there is) would be r/exhaust.
Next, f/intake, shortest r/intake.
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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 09:26 AM
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Thanks man, that's what I needed to hear (read), the bike runs great but that was bothering me.
 
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