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Old Mar 7, 2019 | 05:48 PM
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At what mileage on a harley motorcycle should I get the valves checked out?...is it when theres excessive smoke coming out of the exhaust or whiny clutch cable?..my bike is at 2713 miles
 
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At what mileage on a harley motorcycle should I get the valves checked out?...is it when theres excessive smoke coming out of the exhaust or whiny clutch cable?..my bike is at 2713 miles
Bwahahaha whiny clutch cable, under 3000 miles, stop it! My sides! You're killing me!
 
Old Mar 7, 2019 | 05:59 PM
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You need a whole new engine! The giveaway if the whiney clutch cable. You really should park the bike because it will blow up on you and likely remove both of your legs in the process. Then hot shrapnel through the fuel tank turning you into a crispy critter.
 
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Originally Posted by mister soap
At what mileage on a harley motorcycle should I get the valves checked out?...is it when theres excessive smoke coming out of the exhaust or whiny clutch cable?..my bike is at 2713 miles
I check them before every time i ride, cant be too careful. At 2700+ miles you might want to get it to the dealer while its still winter. I think they are giving a 25% discount on valve jobs or any other preventive maintanence till spring. Also where did you get that tank badge. Its cool, i have the same one on my Dodge Challenger.
 

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Old Mar 7, 2019 | 06:25 PM
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Another pic of your uncles' bike? Are you yelling at your mom up the basement stairs? "FIX ME MORE MAC & CHEESE MOM!"
 
Old Mar 7, 2019 | 06:28 PM
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LOL, Here we go again...I wonder how far this one will go before it's locked.
 
Old Mar 7, 2019 | 06:44 PM
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The answer you are looking for is on one of the metric forums !!!! Let us know what you come up with for the whiney clutch cable!!! Wish my RoadKing had one and it would sing harmony with my whiney brake cable !!!!!
 

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Originally Posted by roussfam
Bwahahaha whiny clutch cable, under 3000 miles, stop it! My sides! You're killing me!

Lolol

Originally Posted by Bonnie Storm
You need a whole new engine! The giveaway if the whiney clutch cable. You really should park the bike because it will blow up on you and likely remove both of your legs in the process. Then hot shrapnel through the fuel tank turning you into a crispy critter.
True dat!! ^^^^^^
 
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I hear 2714. Complete engine teardown and rebuild.
 
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Originally Posted by mister soap
At what mileage on a harley motorcycle should I get the valves checked out?...is it when theres excessive smoke coming out of the exhaust or whiny clutch cable?..my bike is at 2713 miles
I am sure you are a very knowledgeable individual with a high IQ. May I direct your attention to the Harley Davidson Service Manual for your motorcycle. In there you will find the knowledge you seek and not have to ask others questions such as the one you presented above.
 



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