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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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I'd like some input from other deluxe owners. I just purchased an 09 deluxe with 7300 miles on it. When I shift into first, it seems like a hard shift (you can feel/hear it). Also does this while cruising and shifting into other gears. Is this a normal thing or something I should be worried about?
 
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Originally Posted by wideopen4life
I'd like some input from other deluxe owners. I just purchased an 09 deluxe with 7300 miles on it. When I shift into first, it seems like a hard shift (you can feel/hear it). Also does this while cruising and shifting into other gears. Is this a normal thing or something I should be worried about?
Adjust your clutch at the hub and at the lever, put some good reputable fluid in the primary.
 
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Redline shockproof in the tranny will help the above mentioned adjustments.
 
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Originally Posted by Faast Ed
Adjust your clutch at the hub and at the lever, put some good reputable fluid in the primary.
Where can I go to get info on adjusting clutch at the hub? I don't have a service manual yet, and I would like to get this taken care of this evening.
 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl92wwLiNwE
 
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Thanks for the response DR.
 
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Nice...thanks for posting
 
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