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Old May 17, 2014 | 09:11 AM
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why dose the Manuel say to put the bike in 5th gear before starting the process of removing the clutch?

do I need to do that? i have it in neutral right now and already have the shifter leaver off. can do it in neutral?
 
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So it won't turn. 5th gear has the least amount of leverage compared to the other gears. (Presuming the wheel is on the ground).
 
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thanks for the help.
 
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