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Old Sep 5, 2018 | 01:11 PM
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I put one of Ray's seals in the transmission this time. I haven't ridden it more than 15 miles since I got it back together, but so far, its dry. that spacer is nice.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2018 | 01:57 PM
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i don't know what you use for tranny fluid but I use 50wt engine oil -- have for years -- high zinc stuff -- right now im on the last of my ultima oil
 
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