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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 04:46 AM
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Well filed the key and it is much better but it would appear I'm in for a new main shaft for the tranny it has the tiniest variation in the runout can feel the clutch basket move ever so little when spinning the hub with the basket on and plates out. Gonna go with the Andrews shaft almost double the price as the generic aftermarket but it will be one less thing to have to worry about in the future prolly will do the Andrews rebuild kit (bearings, bushings, seals and counter shaft) while I'm in there and just scratch any tranny issues off the future problem's list lol! Again TY for all the help guys finally starting to get my bearings with this bike and feel comfy working on her and riding her I just love this bike there is just something cool about being able to start my streetbike like its a dirtbike, she is a 1 to 2 kicker all day after the first morning elec start!
 
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 06:21 PM
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Before you spend money to change anything find a dial indicator and check the runout on the mainshaft you have, the harbor Freight cheapy works fine for this kinda stuff. Some times those aftermarket hub setups can be hair out of round so check first.
 
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