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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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Default RE: What was Harley thinking?

Can't adjust the clutch through the inspection hole. Am I the only one that does this?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 07:14 AM
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Default RE: What was Harley thinking?

It's my fault, but with my Samson Big Guns II Slashers exhaust I have to remove the rear pipe to check/add tranny fluid.

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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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Default RE: What was Harley thinking?

Can't adjust the clutch through the inspection hole. Am I the only one that does this?
I was going to say this as well, but decided to read the whole thread first. Excellent point, the 5K service Says to "check" the clutch adjustment. Maybe the experienced know that 5K checking is not need, or they are just going by feel, I don't know. How about some feed back? I know when a customer asks to check their alignment, we tell them there is no such thing, if you have to hook up all the equipment to check it you are going to pay for an alignment (on a car). I suspect the adjustment should be done to do the check correctly, but experience might change how often it should really be done. Feed back????
 
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