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Old Nov 26, 2017 | 12:44 PM
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I have just fixed the transmission because it was leaking. changed main shaft, main bearings seals/gaskets and clutch now the bike will ride for a while and then the clutch cable slips loose and I have to re adjust my clutch in the primary. what would cause this to keep slipping loose? It has happen twice in about 30 miles. Should i use a secondary bolt to lock the adjusting screw and bolt?
 
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Old Nov 26, 2017 | 03:26 PM
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your TOB throw out bearing has an issue - its on the other end of what your adjusting pull the kicker cover off and see whats up
 
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Old Nov 26, 2017 | 03:45 PM
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It's the throw out bearing or the adjusting stud in the pressure plate eating itself.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2017 | 03:55 PM
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Well it happend yesterday I assumed it was the adjusting screw slipped loos again but when I opened it up it was still in place. My cable is bad. Should of just replaced it anyways when putting it all back in. I'll get around to ordering some more stuff soon. should be ready for next season.
 
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