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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 12:50 PM
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The clunk is a right of passage. It comes from Heritage and Lineage.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Next In Line
The clunk is from the slack in the primary chain being removed in a tight snap.

When I was running the Hayden M6 (read: constant pressure on the chain), there was no clunk of shame.
This must be the group I'm in as that is what I assumed as well.Thanks for the heads up.Now I won't worry about it.

This was meant for Oct1949,but thanks to all who replied.
 

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Hey Daddy ,, it's all good..........

I am not dumb or thin skinned.... and I am always willing to learn more.....even though I almost 70

Wish you the best and I pray you'll have a safe riding Season....
 
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Originally Posted by oct1949
I am not dumb or thin skinned.... and I am always willing to learn more.....even though I almost 70
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This is why we come here. Safe riding to you as well.
 
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take it from soft 02, he's been in and out of that engine more times than anyone wants to count
 
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