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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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How critical is it to check primary adjustment. I have about 15,000 miles and to my knowledge it has never been adjusted. Do I need to run right to the dealer. I dont have the tools to do it my self.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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i would have it checked for sure.. they stretch a little over time. have your primary oil changed at same time. i check my primary chain every time i change the oil... just my opinion.......kerry
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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I change the fluid. No problem. The adjustment is checked through the inspection cover?
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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This explains it. It is a 2 parter. go to bottom for part2.
http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1...rimary-one.htm
 
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Thanks very much my friend. That is probably the best explanation I have seen. I think I will do it myself.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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you could also install a hydraulic one and you will not need to adjust it again... i am going to install one on my bike the next time i change my primary oil.... look around on j and p cycles&nbsp\\;site and you can probably get one for around a 100 bones if your intrested........... back under my rock........kerry&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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I checked mine at 10000 miles and it was still in perfect adjustment.&nbsp\\; So there is a chance that yours is still at the right adjustment level anyway.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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That's a great link! Thanks dude.

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This explains it. It is a 2 parter. go to bottom for part2.
http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1...rimary-one.htm
 
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Im at 15500 and just checked mine ,it needed to be adjusted so I did it myself , its a very simple procedure and can be done through the inspection cover. You should probably look at adjusting the clutch at the same time.
 
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