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Quick question for you....
How long can I ride with a dry primary before I ruin the primary chain? I'm trying to isolate a leak. I have wet/dry clutch plates.
Can I ride 25 miles without ruining the chain and shoe??
Thank for your input.
I'll assume it's not a new chain? Why not just plan to replace it when you find the leak?
Also you could put the chain in a metal pan full of heated grease, then let it cool down. Then run it dry for a short time.
You can also use a UV detection dye to find out where the leak is.
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Primary Chain Question
